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Worldwide Climate Change Indicators
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This dataset provides key climate change indicators, specifically focusing on annual surface temperature changes. It details these measurements for various countries, identified by their ISO2 and ISO3 codes. The data spans from 1961 up to 2022, offering a valuable resource for understanding long-term climate trends and global warming patterns. The temperature change is measured with respect to a baseline climatology period of 1951-1980, with units in Degree Celsius.
Columns
The dataset comprises 72 columns, including country identifiers and annual temperature change data:
- ObjectId: A unique serial number for each entry.
- Country: The name of the country to which the temperature data pertains.
- ISO2: The two-letter country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) for each country.
- ISO3: The three-letter country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3) for each country.
- Indicator: Specifies the type of climate indicator, which is "Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, corresponding to the period 1951-1980".
- Unit: The unit of measurement for the indicator, "Degree Celsius".
- Source: Provides information about the original data provider, which is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- CTS_Code: A categorisation code for the indicator, specifically "ECCS".
- CTS_Name: A short name for the indicator, "Surface Temperature Change".
- CTS_Full_Descriptor: A detailed descriptor for the indicator, "Environment, Climate Change, Climate Indicators, Surface Temperature Change".
- F1961 to F2022: These 62 columns represent the measured surface temperature change (in Degree Celsius) for each respective year from 1961 to 2022. Each cell contains the annual temperature anomaly for a given country.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named
climate_change_indicators.csv, with a file size of 189.37 kB. It contains data for 225 unique countries, with annual temperature measurements from 1961 to 2022. While there are 225 records overall, some yearly data points may have missing values for certain countries.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing historical surface temperature trends and anomalies.
- Conducting research on climate change impacts and global warming.
- Developing data visualisations to illustrate temperature variations across countries and time.
- Informing environmental policy development and climate action strategies.
- Educational purposes, such as teaching about climate science and data analysis.
Coverage
The dataset covers a wide geographic scope, including climate change indicators for 225 different countries worldwide. The time range spans annually from 1961 to 2022. There are no specific demographic breakdowns as the data is focused on national-level environmental indicators. Some data points for specific years or countries may be unavailable.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Climate Scientists and Researchers: To study long-term temperature shifts and global warming trends.
- Environmental Policy Makers: To inform decisions on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Educators and Students: For academic projects, teaching climate science, and understanding environmental data.
- Data Analysts and Visualisation Experts: To create insightful reports and visualisations of climate indicators.
- Journalists and Public Interest Groups: To report on climate change and raise awareness.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Surface Temperature Change (1961-2022)
- Annual Country Temperature Anomalies
- Worldwide Climate Change Indicators
- Historical Global Surface Temperatures
- Temperature Change by Country (1961-2022)
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Original Data Source: Worldwide Climate Change Indicators
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