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CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL; 2016 THE HOTTEST YEAR EVER

 

Doubting Thomas’ who are yet to believe in the reality of Climate Change must now have a change of mind. The evidence of climate change is here staring us in the face. Latest scientific findings have shown that the last three years namely 2014, 2015 and 2016 have experienced intense heat more than earlier years and that the hottest was 2016.

Cooling off. Courtesy Africa Quartz

According to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA in consonance with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the global average temperature for 2016 was 1.69 ^oF (0.94 ^oC)  than the 20^th Century average. The report added that the first eight months of the year (January – August) were the hottest. Follow this link for more https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/official-2016-declared-hottest-year-record?utm_source=Email-newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=General .

It would be recalled that Lagosians complained bitterly of devastating heat waves in 2016. Even the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) had forecast readings as high as 97 ^oF (36 ^oC) when the recorded average for the corresponding period in previous years was 84 ^oF (29 ^oC) (https://qz.com/628387/an-unusually-intense-lagos-heatwave-reminds-nigerians-theyre-not-ready-for-climate-change/) .

How did the all time high temperature come about? Reports from NASA and NOAA suggests that it could be as a result of an unprecedented build up of Carbon dioxide (Co₂), well known efficient green house gas. ₂concentrations rose above 400 ppm in 2016, the highest in the history of the world. Records show that during the Pre-Industrial years, Co₂ concentration was a mere 280 ppm.

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It is widely believe that one of the doubters of the reality of Climate Change is POTUS Donald John Trump who see it as a fabrication.