Cities Affect Temperatures for Thousands of Miles
Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Even if you live more than 1,000 miles from the nearest large city, it could be affecting your weather. New research shows that the heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas influences major atmospheric systems, raising and lowering temperatures over thousands of miles.
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