This is the next in a series of diaries on the state of Arctic sea ice (and other topics as warranted) in memory of Johnny Rook, who passed away in early 2009. He was the author of the Climaticide Chronicles.
Arctic sea ice is in the forefront of the news I have today. But I also have a graphic of the globally integrated near-surface temperature to show you all below.
Global Mean Temperature Time Series from U of Alabama Huntsville, 1998-2010
All but a few days in July have been warmer in 2010 than any of the previous 12 years. This is something not at all surprising given the kind of climate year we've had to date. That this is the case as we have transitioned to a La Niña from an El Niño in the last few months, however, may well be unprecedented.
More below.
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