2010 one of two warmest years on record; El Niño-Southern Oscillation and other climate patterns play major role
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 20:30
in Earth & Climate
Worldwide, 2010 was one of the two warmest years on record, according to a new report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The peer-reviewed report, compiled by 368 scientists from 45 countries, provides a detailed, yearly update on global climate indicators, notable climate events and other climate information from every continent.