Researchers have detected a significant acceleration in the rate of global warming over the past decade. After accounting for natural climate variations, they found the planet is now warming at a faster pace than previously observed.
A new study reveals that global warming has “shifted into a faster gear.” Researchers discovered that after removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, the planet warmed at roughly 0.35°C per decade over the last ten years. This is a marked increase compared to the period from 1970 to 2015, which saw warming of just under 0.2°C per decade.
The acceleration in warming became visible around 2013 to 2015 and was consistently observed across five major global temperature datasets. Researchers report this finding with more than 98% statistical certainty. The study provides evidence that the rate at which the Earth is heating up is not constant, but rather increasing.
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