In Recent Years, Major Episodes of Very Cold Weather Have

question 30

Essay

In recent years, major episodes of very cold weather have sometimes been highlighted by non-scientists as evidence that the climate is not really warming. What fundamental misunderstanding does this illustrate and how does this relate to the challenge in detecting the Pacific Decadal Oscillation?

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