Berkeley Earth released Synthesis earlier this month as an open-access platform combining historical observations with climate projections for cities and regions, rather than the entire globe. The model includes weather data for more than 40,000 sites across all countries around the world and projections analyzed from more than 40 climate models. “What we like to say internally is that no one lives at the global average,” said Kristen Sissener, executive director of Berkeley Earth. “We hear a lot about 1.5 (degrees Celsius) … but in the meantime, what’s happening (in) different places in the world looks very different.” Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Emily Shu 📸: Courtesy of Berkeley Earth . . . #ucberkeley #dailycal #synthesis #climateprojections #berkeleynonprofit