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“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.” quote by Martin Rees
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“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.”

Martin Rees

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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.

Key Takeaway

Take climate data seriously.

Themes

climate science temperature global warming

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

informative warning

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • public awareness
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

environmental science statistics policy risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What local impacts could a 2‑degree rise cause?
  • How can policymakers act on early signals?
A Different Perspective

Average values can mask regional extremes and uncertainties.

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