2006 The Warmest Year Ever

2006 was the warmest year ever. I had a discussion with a person about 3 days ago that said it was not, but here is the proof.

I think 2007 is getting off to a hot start too. Michigan where I live, has been really warm.

Chicago Tribune

The warmest year ever
55 The average temperature in U.S. in 2006, the highest on record

40 Days without measurable snowfall in Chicago, dating from Dec. 2

Scientists blame rise in greenhouse gases: `We have

By Robert Lee Hotz
Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
Published January 10, 2007

On the fever chart of rising temperatures, 2006 was the warmest year on record for the 48 contiguous states--in some places daffodils bloomed out of season and bears forgot to hibernate--government climate experts reported Tuesday.

Based on an analysis of readings from 1,200 weather stations, the average annual temperature in the 48 states last year was more than 2 degrees higher than the mean temperature for the 20th Century. It also was fractionally higher than 1998, which held the previous temperature record, the researchers reported.

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[edit on 10-1-2007 by Realtruth]

I see something close to this has already been posted you can delete the thread if you wish.

[edit on 10-1-2007 by Realtruth]

"Ever"?
Ever is a very long time.