Scientific Accuracy

5 Climate Forecasts From Decades Ago That Are Spot-On Today

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5 Climate Forecasts From Decades Ago That Are Spot-On Today

It’s September 4, 2025, and as an atmospheric scientist, I’m always struck by how much we’ve learned about our planet’s climate. Back when early climate models were first being developed, scientists were making predictions that, frankly, seemed a bit like science fiction to some. But today, the evidence for many of those early forecasts is … Read more

30 Years Later: How Old Climate Predictions Hold Up Today

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30-Year-Old Climate Predictions Verified: Accuracy Study

Did you know that climate predictions made three decades ago are proving to be remarkably accurate? A recent study, highlighted by SciTechDaily, looked back at climate models from the late 1980s and early 1990s and found that their forecasts, particularly concerning sea level rise, have been surprisingly on point. As someone who works with climate … Read more