In climate news, the World Meteorological Organization has confirmed earlier reports that the last decade was the warmest on record. The organization also said 2009 was the fifth-hottest year on record. Meanwhile, in another sign of global warming, the ice has cleared on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. It is the earliest date for the lake to be ice-free since residents started keeping records over 120 years ago. So far this month, the temperature in Concord, New Hampshire is over seven degrees warmer than normal.