Where's Al Gore when I need him?

It's only an invasive wildflower, some would say a weed, but the wild calendula that I typically first notice at the end of January or early February has been blooming profusely for almost a month. I find that alarming. I don't know if it's related to global warming or the rain from last month or both or neither. I only know that it's different this year, and I'm concerned. If Al Gore were sitting in my living room this minute, I'd ask him.