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Why are Winters Worse if the Planet is Getting Warmer?

Over the last decade, the American Northeast has seen more than a 200% increase in the frequency of large, disruptive snowstorms. This trend surprised nearly everybody, including many of the top experts, as they had been expecting a warming planet to translate into milder winters. But in many locations, we have seen just the opposite. So what’s going on here?

English
  • Originally Aired February 1, 2021
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network PBS
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