Much controversy surrounds the topic of global warming to be sure. But this fact is clear: Global temperatures have not dipped below average since 1985. That’s more than 330 months in a row. No one younger than 28 has ever seen a month in which global temperatures were below average.
Looking just at the U.S. climate, January-October 2012 were the warmest first 10 months of any year in U.S. history, with temperatures 3.4 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average of 55 degrees.
See our photo gallery for more on temperature trends. See “What Do Others Say?” for other perspectives on climate change, then add to the discussion below. Are you concerned about rising temperatures?
