Unevenness of global warming: Regional warming speedups emerge in waves
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that global warming is not uniform, with regional acceleration occurring in staggered waves. Researchers identified that mid-latitude regions, particularly southeast China and the Gulf of Mexico, have experienced the most prominent shifts in warming rates since the 1980s.
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Understanding regional warming patterns is critical for climate modeling and developing localized adaptation strategies.
by Mike Peña, University of California - Santa Cruz
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Add as preferred source This map from the new paper shows regions that exhibit changes in the rate of warming, highlighted in colors. Mid latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere are where changes are more prominent. Darker red indicates the most pronounced changes and is concentrated in southeast China. Credit: Beaulieu, C., Johnson, A., Killick, R. et al. New research from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in collaboration with other institutions, highlights the fragmented and staggered timing of warming increases across the planet, providing a nuanced perspective on the debate over global-warming acceleration.
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