"Climate is Warming At Steep Rate, Study Says; Weather: Effects Could Be Severe, Federal Researchers Warn. Scientists Still Debate if Man Or Nature Is To Blame."
Los Angeles Times, Feb. 23, 2000
"A new analysis by government scientists indicates the Earth's climate is warming at an unprecedented rate, suggesting that the future impact of global warming may be more severe and sudden than predicted.
'Such a steep warming rate was not expected to occur until well into the 21st century,' said Tom Karl, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climatologist who led the study. Such a trend probably would mean a continuation of the recent three-year string of steamy summers and mild winters seen by much of the nation, and eventually perhaps increased flooding of low-lying areas. 'The next few years are going to be very interesting,' Karl said. 'It could be the beginning of a new increase in temperatures'."
Referenced Research:
Record Breaking Temperatures Seen as Possible Evidence of Faster Rate of Global Warming, NOAA Reports
Press Release, NOAA, February 22, 2000 |
