Record-breaking Run of Warm Years Is Not Random
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January 14, 2009
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Download video directlyOver the last ten years, the world has seen nine of the hottest years on record since 1880. The hottest 17 years have occurred over the past two decades. A recent study has determined it is exceedingly unlikely (less than 1 in 1000 odds) that these occurrences were mere chance. Watch this videocast to learn about the study's findings and how they reinforce our understanding of climate change.
Related Links:
“How Unusual is the Recent Series of Warm Years?” Geophysical Research Letters, December 30, 2008
“Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report,” Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, November 17, 2007 (PDF)
