2016 was planet’s hottest year on record, third new high in a row

NASA's famous 'Blue marble' image of Earth (Wikimedia commons)

Despite scientists having reached a consensus years ago, considerable debate still appears to be raging over the reality of climate change. Climate-science deniers can count several people appointed to key environmental-regulatory positions in the incoming presidential administration among their ranks. Despite their views, it is impossible to deny… …read more