The direction is clearer than any single year.
Interpret a time series with coverage and uncertainty, not a selected endpoint.
Regional signal matrix*
Comparison needs the same definitions.
Every signal category should disclose threshold, period, coverage, aggregation and uncertainty.
Region*TemperaturePrecipitationCoverageConfidence
North CoastWarmerMixed92%*Illustrative
Central PlainWarmerWetter88%*Illustrative
Highland EastVariableMixed71%*Illustrative
Southern BasinWarmerDrier84%*Illustrative
Map and non-map equivalent
Geography needs a readable alternative.
Maps require source, date, legend, scale context, projection caveat and a table or narrative that carries the same finding without color.
01Coverage
Name missing stations, cells or periods.
Name missing stations, cells or periods.
02Classification
Define thresholds and aggregation.
Define thresholds and aggregation.
03Uncertainty
Show range and method beside the value.
Show range and method beside the value.
04Download
Provide versioned data and citation.
Provide versioned data and citation.
Policy watch / sample
Status is part of the story.
Link to primary sources and distinguish proposal, adoption, implementation, litigation and repeal.
Consultation opened
Fictional jurisdiction and event; replace with official source and closing date.
Draft revised
Summarize the exact change without presenting it as enacted policy.
Committee review scheduled
Record timezone, status and source update date.
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