Average Quote by Martin Rees
“The important point there is that when people talk about a mean temperature rise of say two, three or four degrees that's a sort of global average which really is a signature of large scale change in climatic patterns.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Address, Martin Rees, 2015
Average temperature rises of a few degrees signal major shifts in global climate patterns.
In simple terms: Small average rises indicate big climate change.
Take climate data seriously.
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Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- public awareness
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What local impacts could a 2‑degree rise cause?
- How can policymakers act on early signals?
Average values can mask regional extremes and uncertainties.