1.5 degrees C may be closer than we thought

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By Andrea ThompsonJan 25, 2017, 6:24 pm193 pts
Most scientists studying global warming compare today’s temperatures to those of the late 19th century because that is as far back as quality temperature observations go. But a new study makes the case for a better comparison period, one that includes the warming that had already resulted by the middle of the…

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