In a brief but significant breach last week, global temperatures soared to a level that has long been a source of concern for climate scientists. Preliminary data indicates that the mean global temperature surpassed a critical threshold of 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industrial levels last Friday, marking an unprecedented event in recorded history. Dr. Sam Burgess, the deputy … [Read more...] about Earth’s Global Temperature Surpasses Critical 2°C Mark, Setting A New Record