The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check
An ‘audit’ of the Bureau of Meteorology main dataset for measuring climate change claims it contains ‘widespread errors’. It doesn’t stack upWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereAustralia’s climate has warmed by more
The Bureau of Meteorology's (BoM) temperature record keeping is facing scrutiny once again, with a recent "audit" claiming that the main dataset used to measure climate change contains "widespread errors". This development is concerning, as the BoM's temperature records are a crucial tool for tracking Australia's climate trends and informing policy decisions. The audit's findings, however, have been met with skepticism by climate experts, who argue that the claims do not stack up.
The BoM's temperature records are a key component of Australia's climate monitoring system, and any perceived errors or biases can have significant implications for our understanding of climate change. The Australian climate has warmed by more than 1°C since 1910, according to the BoM's records, and this trend is consistent with global climate trends. The scrutiny of the BoM's record keeping highlights the ongoing challenges of measuring and tracking climate change, and the need for robust and transparent data.
As this story continues to unfold, it's worth watching how the BoM responds to the audit's claims and what steps are taken to verify the accuracy of their temperature records. Additionally, it will be important to see how this development impacts the broader climate debate in Australia, particularly in the context of ongoing discussions around climate policy and mitigation efforts. The Climate News team will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Originally reported by theguardian.com. ClimateNews adds analysis for climate & energy readers.