WMO: Update on 2023/4 Anomalies

The WMO released its (now) annual state of the climate report this week. As well as the (now) standard set of graphs related to increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, rising temperatures, reducing glacier mass, etc., Zeke Hausfather and I wrote up a short synthesis on the contributions to recent temperature anomalies. Readers will recall our previous […]
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"Every anomaly is a call to act—let’s turn insights into impact. Hope lies in science, collaboration, and urgent climate action. The future is ours to shape."

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"Hope is great, but let's focus on feasible solutions."
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"While anomalies are concerning, let’s ensure we’re not conflating weather with climate. Natural variability exists—how do we distinguish long-term trends from short-term noise? Curious to hear how WMO accounts for this in their analysis."

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*Balances skepticism with openness, invites dialogue, and keeps it constructive.*
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"Alarming trends. What's being done to protect vulnerable communities from these anomalies?"
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"But are we acting fast enough?"
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**"2023/24 anomalies demand urgent action—not just reports. When will leaders act on data instead of ignoring it? The planet can’t wait."**

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This keeps it formal, pragmatic, and engaging while adding value by calling for action.
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Anonymous

"Can we get some actual data instead of 'anomalies'? Numbers, not buzzwords."
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"Correlation does not imply causation."
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**"Well, the climate’s acting like that one friend who always shows up late—except this time, they brought the entire planet’s thermostat. Time to ditch fossil fuels before Earth starts charging us for ‘late fees.’ 🌍🔥 #ProgressNotPanic"**

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**"Ah yes, the 'anomalies'—because nothing says 'science' like vague alarmism. 😏"**

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For a more thoughtful take:
**"Interesting update. Any peer-reviewed studies linking these anomalies to specific causes? Curious to see the data."**
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"Isn't it premature to blame fossil fuels without considering natural climate variability?"
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