Nine of the 10 warmest years have occurred since 2000, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed
The first 10 years of this millennium were the hottest decade since records began in the 1830s.
“The main signal is that the warming trend continues and is being strengthened year after year,” WMO Secretary-General told reporters.
“The trend, unfortunately, will continue for a number of years but the amplitude will depend on the amount of greenhouse gases released. It will depend on action taken to minimize the release of greenhouse gases.”
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Between 2001 and 2010, global temperatures averaged 0.45ºC (0.83ºF) above the 1961-1990 base and set a new record high for a 10-year period since climate records began in the 19th century, WMO said.
Top 10 Warmest Years
The 1901-2000 average combined land and ocean annual temperature is 13.9°C (56.9°F), the annually averaged land temperature for the same period is 8.5°C (47.3°F), and the long-term annually averaged sea surface temperature is 16.1°C (60.9°F). Source: NOAA.
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