2020 is on course to be the warmest year on record

Oct 26, 2020

Artic sea ice has also been at record lows throughout the summer of 2020, paving its way to be the warmest year on record Image: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Zeke Hausfather

US Analyst, Carbon Brief

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2020 set to be first or second warmest year on record

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Projected monthly temperatures for 2020, that's predicted to be the warmest year on record Image: Carbon Brief

Sea ice levels have fallen in 2020, the warmest year on record Image: Carbon Brief

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