How hot was it? 2013 joins the top 10 for temperatures, experts say
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 16:00
in Earth & Climate
Globally, 2013 failed to shatter temperature records, but it ranks among the top 10 warmest years since recordkeeping began, according to new figures released Tuesday by government scientists. The readings, they said, are consistent with a long-term global warming trend.