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Dead trees stand on the beach and in the ocean at "The Boneyard," created by beach erosion and fierce storms, in Hunting Island State Park on Hunting Island, S.C., in the United States

Seemingly small shifts in global temperatures have huge consequences for the planet

Climate Change

The year 2021 was once again one of the hottest on record. And what may seem like a slight temperature increase has actually caused devastating effects across the globe, with natural disasters becoming stronger and deadlier.

Climate scientist links Arctic melting to U.S. weather fluctuations

Environment

In Sandy’s wake, Scientists Explore Links Between Warming Arctic and Extreme Weather

Environment
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