2019 Was Second-Hottest Year On Record, Capping Off Hottest Decade

2019 Was Second-Hottest Year On Record, Capping Off Hottest Decade

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Since 1880, temperature records show a consistent warming trend. NASA and NOAA studies reveal that 2019 was one of the hottest years, with ocean heat content at its highest. This warming trend is attributed to human activities, primarily due to increased greenhouse gases. Every decade since the 1960s has been warmer than the previous one, indicating a persistent climate change pattern.

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What was the average temperature increase reported by NOAA for the year 2019?

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What year was hotter than 2019 according to the data provided?

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How does high ocean heat content affect sea levels?

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What significant trend has been observed in global temperatures since the 1960s?

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What are the main causes of the temperature trend according to NASA scientists?

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