Tree Ring Data Reveals 2023 as Hottest Northern Hemisphere Summer in 2,000 Years
Analysis of tree ring data indicates that the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer in 2,000 years in 2023, surpassing temperatures during the height of the Roman Empire. The findings highlight the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impact of climate change.
A recent analysis of tree ring data has revealed that the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer in 2,000 years in 2023, surpassing temperatures recorded during the height of the Roman Empire. The study, conducted by environmental scientist Ulf Büntgen and his colleagues from the University of Cambridge and Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, underscores the dramatic impact of recent global warming.
The researchers compiled early temperature records using indirect measures ...