Average climate change rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius in March, marking another record in climate history.
More specifically, the said findings signal the 11th straight month that the globe record was considered warm.
"At the risk of sounding like a broken record, March set another heat record for the globe," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) writes.
Clearly, the first three months of 2016 look like it is not gearing toward the December 2015 Paris climate conference goal, which is to keep climate temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius.
Climate Temperatures By The Numbers
As per analysis, independent organization Climate Central found that the average global temperature change from January to March was 1.48 degrees Celsius - a number that is very close to the Paris climate goal of 2 degrees Celsius.
In January, the climate temperature was 1.4 degrees Celsius. This was followed by the record-breaking 1.55 degrees Celsius in February, which marks the first time that a temperature exceeded the milestone in any month. March also made a statement with its 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature.
The group based their computations on the average global temperature information by NASA and NOAA..
Climate Central specifically used the baseline data from 1881-1910, which is the earliest period when global temperatures were considered to be at its most reliable.
For comparison, NASA uses data from 1951 to 1980, while NOAA uses the 20th century average.
If NASA's computation would be made as reference, the February and March temperatures would have reached 1.63 degrees Celsius and 1.54 degrees Celsius above industrial rates respectively.
Making computations based on pre-industrial period helps authorities and the public monitor the effectiveness of nations' efforts to maintain global temperatures within the set thresholds.
Where The World Is Headed
Despite the bad start to the year, it does not necessarily mean that the world has already failed to achieve the Paris climate goal. 2016 still has nine months and it is highly probable that temperatures will not exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius climate-normal from 1881-1910.
"But the hot start for 2016 is a notable symbolic milestone," Climate Central writes.
The past months may serve as a sign of where the world may be headed if emissions continue and actions to curb it effectively will not be put into play. Prompt action and commitment among governments, experts and members of the public is a must, now more than ever.
