Researchers use old missionary records to improve climate predictions in data-scarce Africa.

Researchers from McGill University are using 19th-century missionary records to improve climate predictions in Africa, where historical data is scarce and weather stations are few. By combining these records with modern climate models, they aim to create more accurate projections of global warming's impact. Despite the potential biases in the missionary accounts, the team believes this approach could provide valuable insights into historical climate conditions and help decision-makers prepare for extreme weather events.

2 months ago
34 Articles

Further Reading