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The Neo-Chills and the Case for Global Cooling

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By James Stevenson
December 1, 2006
Science & Technology Business & Politics Feature Story Winter 2007

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The NEO-CHILLS and the Case for Global Cooling

A conservative group known as the Neo-Chills not only pooh-poohs the idea of global warming, but declares the earth is rapidly getting colder. Although it has not yet gained wide public support, Neo-Chills has found a stong ally in the petroleum industry.

A Neo-Chill poses at Vero Beach, Florida, in August; Authorized Thermometer (goes down only); Neo-Chill Yard Sale, Bangor, Maine

Neo-Chills Attend An Evening of Films of Melting Glaciers and Icebergs -- Run Backwards

The Horizontal Freeze: Sympathetic Senators and Congressmen often wear their hair as if it were frozen; Test of Faith: Loyal members take only freezing-cold showers as preparation for impending discomfort.

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James Stevenson was for many years a cartoonist, cover artist, and writer for the New Yorker, and has written and illustrated over 100 books for children. He currently writes and illustrates a monthly column for the New York Times called "Lost a... READ MORE >