The world stopped getting warmer almost 16 years ago, according to new data released last week.
The figures, which have triggered debate among climate scientists, reveal that from the beginning of 1997 until August 2012, there was no discernible rise in aggregate global temperatures.
This means that the ‘plateau’ or ‘pause’ in global warming has now lasted for about the same time as the previous period when temperatures rose, 1980 to 1996. Before that, temperatures had been stable or declining for about 40 years.
Read More at dailymail.co.uk . By David Rose.
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why are the glaciers disappearing leaving land uncovered.
why is the south pole ice growing?
The planet evolves as it always has. Deal with it! Politicians are just using it to retain power! Please wake up!!
The volcanic activity and earthquakes have thrown the earth off its axis, so weather reacts to the change.