The study by Queen’s University in Belfast, UK was completed in August of this year.
The study examined more than 60 million daily temperature observations from over 1,600 weather stations worldwide, with continuous records stretching from before 1900 through to 2024. Researchers used statistical models designed to isolate long-term temperature trends while controlling for local factors such as station location, seasonal variation, and urban development.
After accounting for urban built-up areas, the analysis identified an average warming trend of 0.0054 degrees Celsius per year. However, the researchers found what they describe as a significant disconnect between increases in human-caused CO2 emissions and changes in global temperatures.
According to the study, the most pronounced warming occurred in the early 20th century, a period when anthropogenic CO2 emissions were relatively low. In contrast, later decades marked by rapidly accelerating emissions showed slower warming trends, and in some cases periods of cooling.
The authors argue that these patterns raise questions about the assumption that human-produced CO2 is the dominant driver of global temperature change. They say the findings point to gaps in current understanding of climate dynamics and suggest the need for more critical examination in climate research, education, and policy development.
The study does not deny that temperatures have risen overall but calls for a broader reassessment of the mechanisms behind global warming and the evidence used to support existing climate frameworks.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
After accounting for urban built-up areas, the analysis identified an average warming trend of 0.0054 degrees Celsius per year. However, the researchers found what they describe as a significant disconnect between increases in human-caused CO2 emissions and changes in global temperatures.
According to the study, the most pronounced warming occurred in the early 20th century, a period when anthropogenic CO2 emissions were relatively low. In contrast, later decades marked by rapidly accelerating emissions showed slower warming trends, and in some cases periods of cooling.
The authors argue that these patterns raise questions about the assumption that human-produced CO2 is the dominant driver of global temperature change. They say the findings point to gaps in current understanding of climate dynamics and suggest the need for more critical examination in climate research, education, and policy development.
The study does not deny that temperatures have risen overall but calls for a broader reassessment of the mechanisms behind global warming and the evidence used to support existing climate frameworks.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
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