England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918; 2,989,415 records, with 53,151 browseable images;
England, Northumberland, Parish Registers, 1538-1950; 1,923,637 records, with 61,776 browseable images.
Both appear as updated on the FamilySearch catalogue this week.
Searching delivers some with images of the original some of which were accessible to all, others only accessible at the FamilySearch authorized locations.
09 March 2019
FamilySearch Updates Derbyshire and Northumberland Parish Registers
FreeThePixels
Should Library and Archives Canada (LAC) make our collective history and culture accessible to everyone and in the highest digital quality available?
Bryan Frankfurth is on a mission to achieve just that.
Read the story at Maps and data freedom: How one man wants to put historic maps of Ottawa… on the map and sign up to show support at http://freethepixels.ca/
08 March 2019
Findmypast Additions
British additions this week are:
Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Hearth Tax 1691
Search over 50,000 Hearth Tax transcript records for Dundee and the county of Forfarshire (Angus) from 1691 to find out the number of hearths found within their home. Details such as this will provide you with clues about the family's wealth and status.
In 1690, Parliament granted a tax of 14 shillings on hearths including kilns. Heads of households, landowners, and tenants were liable for the tax, only hospitals and the poor living on charity from the parish were exempt from the tax. The money raised from the tax was then used to fund the army.
Scotland, People of Banffshire 1334-1851
Explore more than 28,000 extracts taken from original Kirk Session minutes. Responsible for parish business, and the morals of the parishioners, the Kirk Session was the lowest level of a church court and minutes typically contained a detailed account of the parish business.
British India Office Deaths & Burials
Over 2,000 additional records have been added to the Findmypast collection of British India Office Deaths & Burials. The new additions consist of endowment registers spanning the years 1897 to 1947. These registers document private endowments for the upkeep of graves. Please note, the year given will be between one and five years after the death or burial actually took place.
British India Office Deaths & Burials now contains over 594,000 records giving details about the deaths of those who died in the UK, British India, Burma and other territories connected to the India office (St Helena, Sumatra, Kuwait, Aden, Penang, Macao).
Other Additions
The major addition this week is about 7.1 million United States Obituary Notices for a total of over 32.6 million.
Global Records Update (Caribbean roots)
Three new indexes of births & baptisms, marriages and burials containing over 600,000 records and spanning the years 1590 to 1928 cover a variety of nationalities and countries including Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama.
PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)
Over 18,000 articles from a variety of publications have been added to the PERiodical Source Index.
RootsTech 2019 Conference Syllabi Free Online
What we can all do is browse the syllabus material, typically 4 page pdfs. Find links to the 250 documents at https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2019-conference-syllabi.
Here are direct links to those specific to the UK and Ireland.
Museum Crush
Check them out at https://museumcrush.org
Thanks to Ann Burns for the tip.
International Women's Day
Today, 8 March is International Women’s Day.The bar chart has data from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYOgX_BU_P/ and https://twitter.com/theworldindex (posted on 1 March).
Canada is #1 in quality of life and #2, behind Spain, in believing women are as or more capable than men.
What if anything do you conclude?
Starting at 11:30 am, participants in a lunchtime walk in support of women and girls worldwide will gather at Ottawa City Hall.
07 March 2019
FamilySearch updates England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers
The search results are available as index/transcripts. Results also indicate linked images of the original record are available for many cases. Some images are openly available, for others you need to be at a family history center or FamilySearch affiliate library.
A list of Warwickshire parishes facilitates clicking through to show an inventory of records available at Ancestry, Findmypast, FreeReg, FamilySearch and the Warwickshire Online Parish Clerk.
Library and Archices Canada Interim Estimates 2019-20
Across all departments and agencies, the Interim Estimates request about one-third (33.4%) of the amount approved in the 2018-19 Main Estimates.
The amount for Library and Archives Canada (33.9%), comprises $25,030,491 for operating and $11,829,411 for capital expenses.
Non-profit institutions and volunteering
On 5 March Statistics Canada released a study Non-profit institutions and volunteering: Economic contribution, 2007 to 2017. Here are some highlights.
Community non-profit institutions, which accounted for 16.4% of the economic activity in the non-profit sector, would include genealogical and family history societies. Business non-profit institutions accounted for 10.4%. The most significant portion of non-profit activity (73.2%) came from government non-profit institutions, such as hospitals and universities.
In 2017, community non-profit institutions received nearly one-third of their income from governments (30.8%). Sales by these non-profits contributed an additional 27.8% of income while donations from households made up 17.8%. Membership fees accounted for 14.1% of income while investment income and funds provided by businesses and other institutions each contributed less than 6%.
The table below compares those Stats Can community non-profit percentages to those for the Ontario Genealogical Society and Alberta Genealogical Society for 2017 from their annual reports to the Canada Revenue Agency. Both societies obtain less revenue from sales and donations than for the overall community non-profit institution sector.
| Revenue (%) | Stats Can | OGS | AGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Governments | 30.8 | 5.4 | 63.2 |
| Sales | 27.8 | 5.6 | 16.5 |
| Donations | 17.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Membership Fees | 14.1 | 33.1 | 10.7 |
| Investment and other | 9.5 | 49.2 | 2.3 |
The economic value of volunteering, not normally included in GDP, would add an extra $41.8 billion to overall economic activity in 2013. 23.7% of that ($468 million) was in the culture and recreation sector which would include genealogical and family history societies.
BIFHSGO March Meeting
9:00 to 9:30 am
Research Opens Doors
During 30 years of genealogical research, many doors have opened for Gloria Tubman, including genealogical brick walls, a public service career and different ventures in retirement. Gloria will demonstrate how the many skills learned along the way can transcend careers and open more doors.
10:00 to 11:30 am
A Trip to Northern Ireland - Research, Sightseeing and Ancestor Tracking
John McConkey shares his journey of ancestral discovery made during his third trip to Northern Ireland. John highlights his favourite research stops in Belfast: PRONI and the Newspaper Library and provides other tips. He identifies 2 persons of note in his tree and reports on some exciting finds in County Down cemeteries. Side trips to Carrickfergus and the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim are also featured in a display of photos he took. John concludes the talk with details of his latest research project -- confirming a long ago suspected relationship using documentary evidence and DNA.
As usual, the meeting is in The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. All welcome. No charge for admission.
06 March 2019
Ancestry updates Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1933
FamilySearch also has Surrey marriages as part of the "England, Surrey Parish Registers, 1536-1992" collection. You need to be at a Family History Centre or affiliate library to view the images.
The 282 parishes in the Ancestry collection are:
Abinger, St James; Addington, St Mary; Addiscombe, St Mary Magdalene; Addiscombe, St Mildred; Addlestone, St Paul; Albury, St Peter and St Paul; Aldershot, Holy Trinity; Aldershot, St Michael the Archangel; Alfold, St Nicholas; Ash Vale, St Mary; Ash, St Peter; Ashtead, St Giles; Badshot Lea, St George; Bagshot, St Anne; Banstead, All Saints; Barnes, Holy Trinity; Barnes, St Mary; Barnes, St Michael and All Angels; Betchworth, St Michael; Bisley, St John the Baptist; Bletchingley, St Mary; Blindley Heath, St John; Botleys and Lyne, Holy Trinity; Bourne, St Thomas, Bramley; Holy Trinity; Buckland St Mary; Burgh Heath, St Mary and St Mark; Burpham, St Luke; Burstow; Burstow, St Bartholomew; Busbridge, St John; Byfleet West, St John; Byfleet, St Mary; Camberley, St George; Camberley, St Michael; Camberley, St Paul; Capel, St John; Caterham, St Mary; Chaldon, St Peter and St Paul; Charlwood, St Nicholas; Chelsham, St Leonard; Chertsey, St Peter; Chessington, St Mary; Chiddingfold, St Mary; Chilworth, St Martha On the Hill; Chipstead, St Margaret; Chobham, St Lawrence; Chobham, St Saviour; Churt, St John the Evangelist with Rushmoor; Claygate, Holy Trinity; Cobham, St Andrew; Coldharbour, Christ Church; Compton, St Nicholas; Coulsdon, St Andrew with St Francis of Assisi; Coulsdon, St John; Cove, St John; Cranleigh, St Nicolas; Crondall, All Saints; Crookham, Christ Church; Crowhurst, St George; Croydon Common, St James; Croydon, Holy Saviour; Croydon, St Andrew; Croydon, St John; Croydon, St Luke; Croydon, St Martin; Croydon, St Matthew; Croydon, St Michael; Croydon, St Peter; Cuddington, St Mary; Dorking, St Martin; Dorking, St Paul; Dormansland, St John; Dunsfold, St Mary and All Saints; East Clandon, St Thomas Of Canterbury; East Horsley, St Martin; East Molesey, St Mary; East Molesey, St Paul; East Sheen, Christ Church; Effingham, St Lawrence; Effingham, St Mary; Egham Hythe, St Paul; Egham, St John; Elstead, St James; Englefield Green; Englefield Green, St Jude; Epsom, Christ Church; Epsom, St Barnabas; Epsom, St Martin; Epsom, St Martin with Langley Vale St Stephen; Esher, St George Later Christchurch; Ewell, St Mary; Ewhurst, St Peter and St Paul; Farleigh, St Mary; Farnborough, St Peter; Farncombe, St John; Farnham, St Andrew; Felbridge, St John; Fetcham, St Mary; Fleet, All Saints; Frensham, St Mary; Frimley, St Peter; Gatton, St Andrew; Godalming, St Peter and St Paul; Godstone, St Nicholas; Grafham; Grafham, St Andrew; Grayshott, St Luke; Grayswood, All Saints; Great Bookham, St Nicolas; Guildford, Christ Church; Guildford, Holy Trinity; Guildford, St Mary; Guildford, St Nicolas; Guildford, St Saviour; Hale, St John the Evangelist; Ham, St Andrew; Hambledon, St Peter; Hascombe, St Peter; Haslemere, St Bartholomew; Hatchford, St Matthew, St Michael and All Angels; Hawley, Holy Trinity; Headley, All Saints; Headley, St Mary the Virgin; Hersham, St Peter; Hindhead, St Alban, Holmwood, St Mary, Hook, St Paul, Horley, St Bartholomew, Horne, St Mary, Horsell, St Mary; Hurst Green, St John; Kenley, All Saints; Kew, St Anne; Kingston Hill, St Paul; Kingston Upon Thames, All Saints; Kingston Upon Thames, St John; Kingston Upon Thames, St Luke; Kingston Vale, St John; Kingswood, St Andrew; Leatherhead, St Mary and St Nicholas; Leigh, St Bartholomew; Lightwater, All Saints; Limpsfield, St Peter; Limpsfield, St Peter and Titsey, St James; Lingfield, St Peter and St Paul; Little Bookham, All Saints; Long Ditton, St Mary; Longcross, Christ Church; Malden, St John; Merrow, St John; Merstham, St Katharine; Merton, St Mary; Mickleham, St Michael; Milford; Milford, St John the Evangelist; Minley, St Andrew; Mitcham, Christ Church; Mitcham, St Barnabas; Mitcham, St Olave; Mitcham, St Peter and St Paul; Morden, St Helier and St Peter; Morden, St Lawrence; Mortlake, St Mary; New Malden and Coombe, Christ Church; New Malden, St James; Newdigate, St Peter; Norbiton, St Peter; Norbury and Thornton Heath, St Stephen; Norbury, St Philip; Nork, St Paul; North Holmwood, St John; Nutfield, St Peter and St Paul; Oatlands, St Mary; Ockham, All Saints and Hatchford, St Matthew; Ockley, St Margaret; Okewood, St John the Baptist; Ottershaw, Christ Church; Oxshott, St Andrew; Oxted, St Mary; Peper Harow, St Nicholas; Petersham, St Peter; Petersham, St Peter and All Saints; Pirbright, St Michael and All Angels; Purley, Christ Church; Purley, St Barnabas; Purley, St Mark; Puttenham, St John the Baptist; Pyrford, St Nicholas With Wisley; Ranmore, St Barnabus; Raynes Park, St Saviour; Redhill, Holy Trinity; Redhill, St John; Redhill, St Matthew; Reigate, St Luke; Reigate, St Mark with St Philip; Reigate, St Mary; Richmond, Christ Church; Richmond, Holy Trinity, Richmond, St John, Richmond, St Luke, Richmond, St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, St Mary Magdalene with St Mathias; Richmond, St Matthias; Riddlesdown, St James; Ripley, St Mary; Rowledge, St James; Salfords, Christ the King; Sanderstead;
Sanderstead, All Saints; Sanderstead, St Mary; Seale, St Laurence; Selhurst, Holy Trinity; Send, St Mary; Send, St Mary (Formerly Send with Ripley); Shalford, St Mary the Virgin; Shamley Green, Christ Church; Sheen, North, St Philip and All Saints; Shere, St James; Shere, St Mark; Shirley, St John the Evangelist; Shottermill, St Stephen; South Croydon, Emmanuel; South Croydon, St Augustine; South Farnborough, St Mark; South Merstham, All Saints; South Norwood, Holy Innocents; South Nutfield, Christ Church; South Wimbledon, All Saints; South Wimbledon, Holy Trinity and St Peter; South Wimbledon, St Andrew; Stoke D´Abernon, St Mary; Stoke Next Guildford; Stoke Next Guildford, St John the Evangelist; Surbiton Hill, Christ Church; Surbiton, St Andrew; Surbiton, St Mark; Surbiton, St Matthew with Tolworth, St George; Sutton Green, All Souls; Tadworth, Church of the Good Shepherd; Tandridge, St Peter; Tatsfield, St Mary; Thames Ditton, St Nicholas; Thornton Heath, St Paul; Thorpe, St Mary; Thursley, St Michael and All Angels; Titsey, St James; Tongham, St Paul; Upper Norwood, All Saints with St Margaret; Virginia Water, Christ Church; Walton On Thames, St Mary; Walton On the Hill, St Peter; Warlingham, All Saints; West Clandon, St Peter and St Paul; West Croydon, Christ Church; West End, Holy Trinity; West Horsley, St Mary; West Molesey, St Peter; Westcott, Holy Trinity; Weybridge, St James; Wimbledon, St Luke;
Wimbledon, St Mary; Windlesham, St John the Baptist; Wisley, Wisley with Pyrford, St Nicholas and Good Shepherd; Witley, All Saints; Woking, Christ Church; Woking, St John; Woking, St Paul;
Woking, St Peter; Woldingham, St Paul and St Agatha; Wonersh, St John the Baptist; Woodham, All Saints; Woodmansterne, St Peter; Wooton, St John; Worplesdon, St Mary; Wotton, St John the Evangelist; Wrecclesham, St Peter; Wyke; Wyke, St Mark; Yorktown.
Webinar: Build A Custom Keyword List For Your Digital Genealogy Files
On Thursday 7 March at 7 pm Art Taylor of Upper Canada Genealogy will present an OGS webinar “Build A Custom Keyword List For Your Digital Genealogy Files”
You may be familiar with the idea of using keywords with your digital images and other documents (WordPerfect documents; MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files; PDFs) so you can easily and quickly find one or more specific files when you need them. Is there a convenient existing list you can download and use? For some subjects, yes, there lists available. Some are free while others need to be bought. However, there’s no universally useful list for genealogy files. Why? Each genealogist has unique needs for his or her files. Is there a solution for this barrier? YES! Learn how you can easily build a keyword list for your specific needs, including the names of relevant people, places, and events. See the questions to ask yourself. The answers to those questions will help you build a custom keyword list specifically tailored for your collection. Your custom list can be shared with others researching your family if you wish to do so.
Click this link to Register today!
Quebec Family History Society March Meeting
Speaker: Sari Kelen: A Descendant of Sir William Osler (1849 - 1919)
Sir William Osler, a Canadian born medical doctor, is considered by many to be the father of modern medicine. He started his teaching career at McGill University and ended it at Oxford University, England. In his mid-career, he was one of the founders of the John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, USA
Saturday, 9 March at 10:30 am at the Briarwood Presbyterian Church Hall, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd, Beaconsfield
05 March 2019
Webinar: A Guide to Third Party Tools For DNA Testing
"While all of the different testing companies boast helpful internal tools, it's important to familiarise yourself with the many excellent third-party tools that can aid you on your DNA testing journey. This presentation will provide an overview of all the major and minor third party tools available and will include practical hints and tips on how to get the most out of them. These tools can help with understanding, interpreting and organizing your DNA results and, ultimately, can contribute to how successful you are in identifying matches and making family history breakthroughs via DNA."
Michelle spent several years working on the ground-breaking Fromelles Genealogy Project tracking down appropriate DNA donors to identify WWI soldiers buried in a mass grave in France and served as the Genealogical Consultant on the official Fromelles documentary. She regularly works on new historic soldier cases when battlefield remains are found and DNA testing is conducted.
Find out more and register here.
Another Rebranding: Family History Federation
It seems to be the season for rebranding.
The Federation of Family History Societies, UK based, is rebranding as 'Family History Federation'.
The announcement
Rebranding to Family History Federation will officially launch at Family Tree Live in April 2019 along with a new-look website.
The rebranding to Family History Federation acknowledges that the membership of the Federation is wider than just family history societies, encompassing a range of associated organizations. ‘Family History Federation’ also reflects how its focus is firmly on family history: the primary purpose being to encourage, educate and support all family historians.
The Family History Federation will launch at Family Tree Live, at Alexandra Palace on 26 April 2019 which is opportune as this new event is brought to London thanks to a partnership between Family Tree magazine and the Federation. A new website will showcase member organizations and act as a gateway for family historians to find the help and expertise they need to grow their tree.
Ian Waller, Publicity Officer for the Federation, said “As we move forward as a Federation we are working towards encouraging more and more people who pursue their family history to become actively involved in their local organizations and to make it easier for them to find help, gain knowledge and be aware of the many resources available to them as they pursue this absorbing hobby.”
Steve Manning, Education Officer for the Federation, added “The Federation has a long heritage, which we are very proud of, but it is still important to look to the future, so that the Federation can continue to help grow camaraderie among family historians and encourage them to tap into experienced groups well into the 21st century.“
About the Federation
The Family History Federation is an educational charity with member organizations throughout the world. Most of these focus on a particular geographical area or on a specific surname but there are other specialist organizations with associated disciplines. Using its website, social media and other means of communication, the Federation ensures that family history news, book reviews, and guidance on how to learn more about the subject are readily available to the general public as well as to its member organizations.
Maybe it's time to rebrand Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections. Suggestions?
Celebrate Cornish Ancestry
It's 5 March. Happy St Piran's Day.
The day is named for one of the patron saints of Cornwall, Saint Piran, who is also the patron saint of tin miners.
The Toronto Cornish Association will raise the Cornish flag at Toronto City Hall at 10:30 a.m. and, after a small amount of Cornish singing and reciting, will retreat to the Duke of Cornwall pub on University, where it will be warmer.
Thanks to Sue Cox for the tip.
04 March 2019
Advance Notice: Sir Guy Carleton Branch, UELAC AGM features Mags Gaulden presentation
The following is an announcement of a meeting on Saturday, 6 April, 1:00 pm (Meeting at 1:30)
Carlingwood Branch Meeting Room, Ottawa Public Library
281 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3W4; 613-580-2940
(OC Transpo Routes 11, 16, 87)
Come join Branch members for an afternoon of conversation.
After a brief Annual General Meeting, our guest speaker will be Mags Gaulden. Her topic will be “The Power of DNA”.
Light refreshments will be served. To help with cleanup, please consider bringing your own coffee mug!
Guests are welcome!
Please confirm your attendance by April 3, 2019 at the Branch email – carletonuel@hotmail.com – or by calling the Branch Secretary at 613-824-0980.
Unfortunately this is a conflict with Gene-O-Rama 2019.
2019 RootsTech Sessions Online for Replay
Thank you RootsTech for putting quality videos free online for us all to view, learn from and enjoy.
Find them all linked from https://www.rootstech.org/category/2019-rootstech-sessions.
They include three genetic genealogy sessions,
Connecting Your DNA Matches: Diahan Southard
Essential Considerations for DNA Evidence: Blaine Bettinger
Examining Your DNA Matches with DNA Painter: Jonny Perl
Also watch the winning entry in the RootsTech Video Contest
03 March 2019
Free DNA Test for Adoptees
The following is an announcement from MyHeritage.
MyHeritage Extends DNA Quest Initiative to Help More Adoptees Reunite with Their Birth Families
MyHeritage pledges 5,000 additional free DNA kits for global distribution to eligible participants, following the success of the first phase of its pro bono initiative
March 01, 2019 01:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
TEL AVIV, Israel & LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MyHeritage, the leading global service for family history and DNA testing, announced today that it is extending DNA Quest, its pro bono initiative to reunite adoptees with their birth families through at-home DNA testing. The first phase of DNA Quest was launched in March 2018 and offered 15,000 free DNA kits to adoptees and those seeking to reunite with family members who were placed for adoption. This resulted in many successful reunions. Due to the large number of applicants, a waiting list of several thousand people was established after registration closed in May 2018. The next phase of DNA Quest announced today re-opens applications on the project website (www.dnaquest.org) and will offer an additional 5,000 free DNA kits to eligible applicants from all countries. Preference is given to applicants who are unable to afford genetic testing.
MyHeritage helps people find their relatives using its DNA Matching technology. The MyHeritage DNA database is one of the fastest-growing in the industry and currently numbers 2.5 million people, including people who tested on MyHeritage and others who uploaded the results of their DNA test for free from other providers. Numerous participants have already reconnected with long-lost family and others have obtained vital clues to assist them in their search. New discoveries continue to emerge, offering participants newfound hope of reuniting with their long-lost loved ones. The search for biological family, especially for birth parents, is time sensitive, as each year older relatives pass away.
Mitch Yurkovich, a Michigan resident and father of four, was adopted as a baby and recently reunited with his biological parents and siblings through DNA Quest. Mitch described the moment that he pieced together the story of his past: “I began to shake, and couldn’t stop smiling! My heart started to race and I was utterly blown away! This was news better than anything in my wildest dreams… I had found my biological family!”
MyHeritage is committed to ensuring that participants receive support on their journey to find their birth families. Last year, the company formed a top-notch advisory board for DNA Quest comprised of world class adoption experts and genetic genealogists, to provide guidance to MyHeritage and the participants. The current project will continue in this manner in 2019 with the same advisory board.
Eligible DNA Quest participants will receive a free MyHeritage DNA kit, which consists of a simple cheek swab. DNA samples are processed in the company’s CLIA-certified, CAP accredited lab in the U.S. and results are available 3–4 weeks after the sample is received. All data is kept private and secure and personal information is never shared with any third parties.
Applications for DNA Quest are now open on the initiative’s website: www.DNAQuest.org. Applications will close on April 30, 2019.
Sunday Sundries
Miscellaneous items I found of interest during the week.
Ontario BMDs, what's where?
The 1937 marriage and 1947 death registrations are available now on Ancestry.ca . Ancestry.ca now hosts the 1869-1913 births, 1801-1937 marriages and 1869-1947 deaths.
FamilySearch International continues to host the 1869-1912 births, 1869-1927 marriages and 1869-1937 deaths.
via Archives of Ontario
Ulster Historical Foundation lecture tour March 2019
A shout out for two Irish events this month in the US. Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast are on their fifth annual Irish Genealogy tour. There are no Canadian stops this year. The closest opportunities are 9 March in Concord, NH and 19 March in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is DNA Left on Envelopes Fair Game for Testing?
The genealogist’s dream of testing old, spit-laced artifacts is coming true—but raising questions about who controls dead people’s DNA.
Genomics Testing Leads List of Fastest Growing Technologies Based on Patent Growth
Is Sir John A. Macdonald to blame for the Wilson-Raybould affair?
So February caused you to doubt we're heading for a warmer climate?
February's mean temperature at the Ottawa airport weather station was -9.2C. That's 1.1C colder than the climate normal of -8.1C. 67.8 cm of snow was reported compared to a normal of 43.3 cm. Its been harsh.
But look elsewhere
On 1 March the British Meteorological Office posted a summary. No one could have missed that February was record breaking.
Daily maximum temperatures have been the highest on record (dating back to 1910), averaging out at 10.0C, ahead of the 9.8C recorded in 1998. When considering mean temperatures (24 hour temperature totals) the provisional end-of-February statistics show it is the second warmest with 6.0C recorded, behind 1998 at 6.8C.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology posted Heat wave events headline a record warm summer for Australia.
For the country as a whole it is the warmest summer on record for mean, maximum and minimum temperatures.
A Couple of Things to do for the Planet
From the New York Times
- Instead of buying a new phone, try to keep yours in working condition for as long as possible.
- Use a modern EnergyStar rated dishwasher, not the sink.
- When shopping online combine orders to avoid multiple deliveries.
- To limit food waste when you’re hosting a get-together, try “Guest-imator” to calculate the amount of groceries you’ll need.
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