<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
If global warming is real, then why does it get colder in the winter?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system. This does not mean that every location on the planet will experience warmer temperatures all year round. Rather, global warming can cause changes in weather patterns, leading to more extreme and unpredictable weather conditions.

For example, global warming can cause more moisture to evaporate from the oceans, leading to an increase in precipitation in some regions. This can result in heavier snowfalls during the winter months. However, overall temperatures are still increasing, and the average temperature over the entire year is rising.

It's important to understand the difference between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, that occur in a specific region over a short period of time. Climate, on the other hand, refers to long-term trends in weather patterns, such as changes in temperature, rainfall, and wind patterns over decades or centuries.

So, while it may get colder during the winter in some regions, this does not necessarily contradict the fact that global warming is real and causing overall increases in average temperatures.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
No, but can you re-explain the same thing, but as a short poem suitable for children in their early teens?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
In a world where seasons change,
The Earth revolves, the axis strange,
A tale unfolds of warming clime,
A planet's shift in rhythm and rhyme.

Winter whispers, summer hums,
Spring and fall, their time comes,
But as the Earth grows ever warm,
These seasons lose their distinct charm.

The tilt, the angle, not quite straight,
Makes seasons dance and celebrate,
But greenhouse gases intervene,
CO2 and methane unseen.

They trap the heat, reflect it back,
A greenhouse world, warmth does not lack,
The Earth, once cool, now starts to simmer,
Seasons blur, their glow grows dimmer.

Remember well this tale we weave,
Of warming Earth and what we leave,
For younger hearts, a world to share,
A vibrant globe, we must take care.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I've heard that though climate change is a real thing, that the effects it's going to have on the world are far less apocalyptic than have been advertised by climate change activists. Why might someone make that claim, and does it hold any weight?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
It is currently unknown how apocalyptic the effects of climate change will be. Also, climate change activists vary wildly in how apocalyptic they claimed it will be.
People make the claim that climate change is real but that the effects will be far less apocalyptic for a variety of reasons. Some people are genuine and are complaining about the most extreme and unscientific exaggerations made by some activists. Other people have a conflict of interest and are downplaying the likely effects of climate change for political or economic reasons. Other people lack the scientific ability to predict how apocalyptic climate change will be and are just guessing. And every motivation in between.
The claim holds some weight if you look at the more extreme apocalyptic predictions, but holds less weight if you look at the more reasonable predictions. However, the part of the claim that climate change is a real thing is completely correct, and has been thoroughly proven in scientific studies.<|im_end|>