Reuters: A record surge in temperatures in 2016, linked to global warming and an El Niño weather event in the Pacific, is adding urgency to a deal by 195 governments in December to curb greenhouse gas emissions to slow climate change, scientists said.
Average global temperatures last month were 2.4°F above normal for February, the biggest temperature excess recorded for any month against a baseline of 1951-80, according to NASA data.
The previous record was set in January, stoked by factors including......
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Surge in 2016 Temps Adds Urgency to Climate Deal
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on March 19th, 2016
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