'Extreme and unusual' climate trends continue after record 2016

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In the atmosphere, the seas and around the poles, climate change is reaching disturbing new levels across the Earth.

That's according to a detailed global analysis from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

It says that 2016 was not only the warmest year on record, but it saw atmospheric CO2 rise to a new high, while Arctic sea ice recorded a new winter low.

The "extreme and unusual" conditions have continued in 2017, it says.

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Reports earlier this year from major scientific bodies - including the UK's Met Office, Nasa and NOAA - indicated that 2016 was the warmest year on record.





Much more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39329304

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1. California

This winter stands out for rain and snow.
I'm a born and raised Californian.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. California seems to be particularly hard hit

But then I'm in New York and we had a serious freak snowstorm back in October, brought down a lot of trees since they still had their leaves and the ground wasn't frozen yet. There were widespread power outages all over and some places are still dealing with the damage. And just as it was beginning to look like Spring here, we got hit again last Tuesday. The 10 foot snowbanks are back...

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3. I keep seeing trends where spring weather starts sooner in CNY than before

...and much heavier-than-usual lake effect snow.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. We're still digging out from last week's storm here.

And the 10 foot snowbanks are back, so it's really tough to make left turns - again.