Blue and Green: May 2014 was the warmest since records began in 1880, with land and ocean temperatures across the world hitting an all-time high, according to the latest data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa).
Average land and ocean temperatures in May were 0.74C higher than the last centurys average of 14.8C. This years May is now the hottest on record, with 2010, 2012, 1998 and 2013 also in the top five. Separate satellite research had previously said that 2014 was the third...