Temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial era average for 12 months, data shows
GuardianJul 18
Report: Global Temps 1.5°C Above Pre-Industrial Levels for Past Year
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The Facts
Data analyzed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service showed that monthly temperatures from July 2023 to June 2024 were 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels for 12 straight months.
The report states that each month since last June was warmer than the previous, with the average temperature 1.64°C higher than it was before the Industrial Revolution.
The Spin
Left narrative
New data continues confirming scientific consensus regarding climate change and, unfortunately, there's no way to reverse the damage that’s been done. Record heat has brought record flooding and other natural disasters, and for years the media and public officials have ignored or downplayed the existential threat of climate change. We must act immediately if there's any hope of slowing this climate catastrophe.
Right narrative
For decades, left-wing researchers and politicians have predicted the impending death of the planet due to climate change — manufacturing a consensus that hardly exists. Like any bit of information, the devil is in the details, as there are many ways to frame data to fit a certain narrative. While temperatures may be rising to an extent, there's hardly a consensus on the reason and the effects of these changes.
