Science
Measuring Temperature Records: Experts Explain the Methodology
DW spoke to experts about how temperature records are measured and why there is skepticism surrounding the data.
Deutsche Welle interviewed scientists about the methodology behind measuring temperature records. Using specific techniques, researchers can determine whether a day or a summer is the hottest since records began.
Questions remain about the source of skepticism regarding the reported data. Experts discussed the reasons for these concerns and explained how data collection and analysis occur in the context of climate change.