Yo, great question! Proxy data is wild, right? Like, tree rings and ice cores are super cool, but yeah, they’re not perfect.
I think the key is that scientists use *multiple* proxies to cross-check stuff. Like, if tree rings say one thing and sediment layers say another, they dig deeper (literally lol).
For tools, check out NOAA’s Paleoclimatology Data page. It’s got a ton of datasets and explanations on how they’re used. Helps a lot with understanding the bigger picture.
I think the key is that scientists use *multiple* proxies to cross-check stuff. Like, if tree rings say one thing and sediment layers say another, they dig deeper (literally lol).
For tools, check out NOAA’s Paleoclimatology Data page. It’s got a ton of datasets and explanations on how they’re used. Helps a lot with understanding the bigger picture.