Warming world dampening winter sports in Canada
Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season.
Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season.
Environment
Jan 25, 2024
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Earth Sciences
Jan 25, 2024
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Plants & Animals
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Earth Sciences
Jan 22, 2024
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Earth Sciences
Jan 18, 2024
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Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2024
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Planetary Sciences
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Earth Sciences
Jan 10, 2024
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