Global warming 'pause' since 1998 reflects natural fluctuation
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 06:00
in Earth & Climate
Statistical analysis of average global temperatures between 1998 and 2013 shows that the slowdown in global warming during this period is consistent with natural variations in temperature, according to research. The study concludes that a natural cooling fluctuation during this period largely masked the warming effects of a continued increase in human-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.