"Data Shows 2014 Was An Exceptionally Hot Year"

"Rejecting claims global warming has paused, The World Meteorological Organization said the global average temperature for much of 2014 was above average, and is on track to tie the record hot year of 2010."

"Lima, Peru — With temperature data showing 2014 currently tied for the hottest year on record, the U.N. weather agency on Wednesday rejected claims that global warming has paused.

The World Meteorological Organization said the global average temperature in January-October was 0.57 Celsius (1.03 Fahrenheit) above average, the same as in record hot year 2010.

The ocean temperature set a new record in the nine-month period, while land temperatures were the fourth or fifth highest since record-keeping began in the 19th century, the WMO said in a report released at U.N. climate talks in Lima and at its headquarters in Geneva."

Karl Ritter reports for the Associated Press December 3, 2014.

SEE ALSO:

"2014 Likely ‘Hottest’ Year on Record, Ocean Temps Spike" (ENS)

"Drought in U.S. and Brazil Linked to Hottest Year Ever" (Bloomberg)

"2014 May Be Hottest Year On Record, WMO Warns" (Climate Central)