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"Well, it’s official: 2021 was one of the planet’s seven hottest years since
records began, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declared this week.
The year was about 1.11℃ above pre-industrial levels – the seventh year in a
row that the average global temperature rise edged over 1℃.
The WMO report echoes two separate official US analyses released last week that
found 2021 was the sixth hottest year on record, tied with 2018.
For many of us in Australia and overseas, however, 2021 may have felt generally
colder and rainier than usual. This is because of the effect of back-to-back La
Niña events, a natural phenomenon that brings cooler, rainier weather in our
region.
The fact 2021 was among the world’s hottest years despite these cooling forces
shows just how strong the long-term warming trend is. Indeed, 2021 may well be
the coldest year we’ll ever experience again. Let’s reflect on the year that
was, and what we can expect for this year and beyond."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
