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Climate change intensifying, not triggering, northern heat wave: climatologist Climate Change

Climate change intensifying, not triggering, northern heat wave: climatologist

Some N.W.T. communities are under a heat warning this week with temperatures anticipated to hit 30 C in some Arctic regions. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the warning for Aklavik, Inuvik, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells, Tulita, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic and surrounding areas.  Though Natalie Hasell — a warning…
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July 5, 2022
Knowing Earth’s energy imbalance is critical in preventing global warming, study finds Climate Change

Knowing Earth’s energy imbalance is critical in preventing global warming, study finds

The imbalance of energy on Earth is the most important metric in order to gauge the size and effects of climate change, according to a new study published today in the first issue of Environmental Research: Climate, a new open access journal. Distinguished scholar at the National Center of Atmospheric…
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July 5, 2022
Diverse microbes are key to healthy soil. Climate change is threatening that. Climate Change

Diverse microbes are key to healthy soil. Climate change is threatening that.

Many potential effects of climate change on humans, wildlife, and plants are relatively well-understood. Higher temperatures and extreme weather events can lead to food insecurity, loss of habitats, and the decline or extinction of species of living things. However, it’s also important to discuss how climate change can affect microorganisms or the tiny living things found…
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July 3, 2022