Unprecedented climate shocks are changing the Great Lakes forever

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Extreme heat waves and cold spells on the Great Lakes have more than doubled since the late 1990s, coinciding with a major El Niño event. Using advanced ocean-style modeling adapted for the lakes, researchers traced temperature trends back to 1940, revealing alarming potential impacts on billion-dollar fishing industries, fragile ecosystems, and drinking water quality.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 083616.htm
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