The World Just Sweltered Through Hottest August On Record
Both hemispheres saw record-warm seasons and a 174-year climate record.
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September 2020 Was Warmest September On Record — World & Europe
Scientists from the ECMWF Copernicus Climate Change Service reveal that globally September 2020 was 0.05°C warmer than September 2019, previously the warmest on record, making it the world’s warmest September so far.
Peak Post-Truth Has Arrived — President Trump Says Ice Caps Are “At A Record Level”
Peak truth has probably arrived, or nearly so — many cultural observers will note that almost any topic discussed nowadays seems to quickly devolve into an us/them, in/out sort of dynamic where the truth doesn’t actually matter, but rather being the one that’s “right” or that gets the strongest reaction is what’s important.
Antarctic Sea Ice Now At Lowest Levels Since Record-Keeping Began (Preliminary NSIDC Figures)
Antarctic sea ice is now at its lowest extent since recordkeeping on the subject began in 1979, based on preliminary satellite data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
Climate Change & The Arctic (NOAA’s 2015–2016 Report Card) — Highest Air Surface Temperatures On…
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2015–2016 Arctic Report Card, providing specific data points to go along with the very weird weather of the last year.
Average Arctic & Antarctic Sea Ice Extent Sets New Record Low
The US National Snow & Ice Data Center has revealed that Arctic sea ice extent for the month of November set a new record low, reflecting unusually high air temperatures, winds from the south, and a warm ocean.
The Arctic Is 36° Fahrenheit Warmer Than Normal Right Now
While the headline may not be exact as of the time of publishing, air temperatures over the Arctic Ocean have been far, far warmer in recent times than is “normal.” To be more precise, temperatures in the Arctic were around 20° Celsius (36° Fahrenheit) warmer than is normal for this time of year — apparently as a result of 1) record-low sea ice extent in the region for this time of year, and 2) warm/wet air from further south being drawn towards the North Pole as a result of a “very wavy jet stream.”
Arctic Sea Ice Extent Concludes Summer Shrinkage at Record Minimum
How many posts will you see decrying the minimum sea ice extent of the Arctic Sea this year? My best bet is approximately 36, give or take three on either side. For CleanTechnica’s part, this should be our last, as the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) … [continued]
