Scientists divided over whether record heat is acceleration of climate crisis

Some believe global anomalies are in line with predictions but others are more concerned by speed of changeRecord temperatures in 2024 on land and at sea have prompted scientists to question whether these anomalies are in line with predicted global heating patterns or if they represent a concerning acceleration of climate breakdown.Heat above the oceans remains persistently, freakishly high, despite a weakening ofEl Ni ño, which has been one of the major drivers of record global temperatures over the past year.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 16, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Jonathan Watts and Tural Ahmedzade Tags: Climate science Climate crisis World news Oceans El Ni ño southern oscillation Extreme weather Source Type: news