Is the planet heading toward a 'hothouse' as our future wilts?

"Feedback effects" contribute to global warming. Does that ring a warning bell? Well, it should.

Those wondering why North China, including Beijing, has been experiencing the weather that it has seen over the past few weeks should take note.

People in northern China, contrary to their usual expectations, are longing for rain, as they believe it would bring some relief from the high temperatures and unheard of humidity levels only to feel frustrated after every spell of hide-and-seek playing rain, because it brings little respite from high temperatures and humidity.