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Heat Waves Amplified by Climate Change | Duluth News
This week’s brutal heat wave isn’t just extreme weather—it’s a climate crisis in action. Climate Central confirms that human-caused global warming is making heat waves like those hitting northern Minnesota at least two to four times more frequent, with some areas near the Canadian border seeing 100-degree highs five times more often than they should. Scientists say these record-breaking temperatures are becoming the new normal, with vulnerable communities—especially the elderly and those without air conditioning—bearing the brunt. While a weak cold front and lake breezes may offer brief…
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