WMO: World Weather Warmest on Record

Average global temperatures in 2015 are likely to be the hottest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The effects of climate change have led to global temperature increases of 1 degree Celsius above the pre-industrial era, according to the WMO. "2015 is likely to be the hottest year on record, with ocean surface temperatures at the highest level since measurements began. It is probable that the 1 degree Celsius threshold will be crossed," said...

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