climatology
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Extra Dust in the Atmosphere Could Be Hiding the True Effects of Climate Change
It’s no secret that humans have made big changes to Earth and its atmosphere. But as greenhouse gases have built up in the air and our planet’s average surface temperature has risen, a lesser-known phenomenon has been happening.
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Vegetable Prices Soar 40% as Crops Fail Under Extreme Weather
Vegetable prices in the U.S. are around 40% higher this year and experts are saying climate change has played a prominent role. Bloomberg is reporting that Arizona produces 90% of leafy greens in the U.S. from November through March each year, but crop production has been greatly affected this year by a drought forming from…
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October Was Bad News for the U.S. Drought
Recent hot and dry conditions have only fuelled the seemingly endless drought that’s pummelling the U.S. for months. October saw higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-average precipitation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported this week.
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The West’s Biggest Source of Renewable Energy Depends on Water. Will It Survive the Drought?
This story was originally published by Grist as part of its series Parched, an in-depth look at how climate change-fuelled drought is reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems. You can subscribe to Grist’s weekly newsletter here.