There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.

“There’s no ambiguity about the data,” said Gavin Schmidt, a climatologist and the director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. “So really, it’s a question of attribution.”

Understanding what specific physical processes are behind these temperature records will help scientists improve their climate models and better predict temperatures in the future.

  • Veraxus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    It’s entirely a billionaire decision.

    Most of us humans have no power over this.

    • Teppichbrand@feddit.deEnglish
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      8 months ago

      “I alone can’t change anything” is a hastily spoken excuse to shift responsibility onto others. But you are responsible for your life and your actions.
      8 billion people on the planet understanding our future and changing the way we live is possible. Be a good example, because you can.