
Reuters: Scientists surprised by how fucked we all are
Forgive the F-bomb… From July 2016, but still relevant:
Scientists caught off-guard by record temperatures linked to climate change
"We predicted moderate warmth for 2016, but nothing like the temperature rises we've seen" By Zoe Tabary LONDON, July…news.trust.org
"We predicted moderate warmth for 2016, but nothing like the temperature rises we've seen" By Zoe Tabary LONDON, July…news.trust.org
Record temperatures in the first half of 2016 have taken scientists by surprise despite widespread recognition that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, the director of the World Climate Research Programme said.
The earth is on track for its hottest year on record with June marking the 14th straight month of record heat, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said last week.