The article highlights a remarkable catalog of dates that serves as one of the longest-running records documenting climate change, capturing a chronological sequence of key dates and events related to the climate system.
The creator of the catalog has died, setting in motion a search for a successor to continue maintaining and updating the long-running record.
The piece underscores the value of enduring data collections for tracking climate trends and the importance of planning for continuity when a project relies on a single steward.