The answer frequently refers only to the length of the data record, and is not stated as a comparison to earlier periods.
It might be better stated as "this is the warmest period occurring within the period of time beginning in 1880 and ending in 2003." I.e., they aren't comparing to a similarly warm time 120 years ago.
It might be better stated that way, but that's not the way it is consistently stated. At the very least, those questions I raised should be asked in tthe interest of clarity.
The questions aren't asked. The clarity isn't there. I don't know if what they are saying means what I think or what you think. I'll accept either answer - I just want it clear.
It's not clear.
It might be better stated that way, but that's not the way it is consistently stated. At the very least, those questions I raised should be asked in tthe interest of clarity.
The questions aren't asked. The clarity isn't there. I don't know if what they are saying means what I think or what you think. I'll accept either answer - I just want it clear.
It's not clear.