Earth’s surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880.
Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2019 ranked second-warmest since 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Global temperatures in 2019 were 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 degrees Celsius) warmer than the late 19th century, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. 2019’s temperatures were second only to those of 2016 and continued the planet’s long-term warming trend: the five warmest years on the instrumental record have been the five last years.
source earthobservatory.nasa
It is sad the media fails to mention our sun is getting hotter. Earth is also at it closest to the sun due to its elliptical orbit around our nearest star and the variation of the earth’s axis varying between 2 to approx 4 degrees. This is in addition to underwater volcanic activity warming the oceans and etc.
It’s just a natural cycle that takes place every few million years hence the ice age of the past and etc. However it’s no excuse for humans to add more by neglect and ignorance which is about 80% eventuating to all life form won’t be able to breathe money or eat it for that matter as it is now evident such as AUSTRALIA burning. At this rate we will all end up as PLASTIC SPASTICS. Why is everyone bent on destroying what they cannot create. Dog Bless.. jan.anthonisz(@)live.com.au