Hotter Climates Likely

A recent study performed by the University of Hawaii, published in the journal Nature, predict that "temperatures in a given location will be hotter by 2047. " Predictions are based off the assumption that greenhouse gas emissions will continue to rise. The study looked at historical temperature ranges and greenhouse gas output and calculated which cities will be the first to experience a high rise in temperature as early as 2020. Researchers who looked at the study speculated that as a result many coral reefs will become extinct by that time and serve as an early warning system to global climate change. 

This image was provided along with article to show when a departure from norms will occur globally.

Several skeptics debate the validity of the article and suggest that there are many big questions left unanswered. The study lacks information on human adaptability. Also the study lacks an unbiased opinion and disregards studies that suggest the opposite view, that greenhouse gas and particulate matter may be slowing the onset of climate change. Over all the general consensus is that climate change will occur regardless and that the best plan is for countries to have a mitigation and adaptation plan in effect to reduce the risk of a major disaster occuring. Objectively we can plan for climate change and adapt accordingly or make major plans now to reduce the risk by reducing fossil fuel consumption. However, as this study indicates, there is a very subjective mindset associated with climate change as well. People are either very afraid or very skeptical.

Article: Study predicts imminent 'new normal' of hotter climates.
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/10/9/study-predicts-imminentnewnormalofhotterclimates.html