Thus, small changes of global average air temperature are associated with very large changes in some regions, particularly over land, at mid - to high latitudes, in mountain regions. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Global average air temperature near the surface is dominated by the ocean (because it covers two thirds of the planet), particularly at low latitudes. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
The recent slowdown in the rise of global average air temperatures during the first decade of the 21st century is being used as a touchstone argument for those who deny the science of global warming. (skepticalscience.com)