Though the rainfall shortage behind the current drought fits within the realm of historical variability, the authors note that, in the future, that likely won't always be the case. (smithsonianmag.com)
The skeptic view is that since there has been no climate change observed that is at odds with historical variability, the alarmist case is not only unproven, but suspect. (wattsupwiththat.com)
Multi-model averages showing the projected year of climate departure from historical variability for cities around the world using two Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) scenarios. (climatenewsnetwork.net)