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Why does Global Warming cause icy conditions?

A couple walks on a bridge above a frozen lake in the City Park of central Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2014. A cold spell has reached Hungary with heavy snow while authorities warned motorists to use roads only if travel is necessary. (Foto:Bela Szandelszky/AP/dapd)

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Climate Expert - Why global warming causes icy conditions # Global Ideas # 12.06.2012

Date 27.08.2012
Related Subjects COP 26: Everything you need to know, Climate change
Keywords Anders Levermann, PIK, Global Warming, cold winter europe, berentz-karas-sea, winds, cold arctic air
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Environment Podcast: On the Green Fence

Over 70 billion land animals are slaughtered globally per year, with dire consequences for the environment. Meat eaters Neil King and Gabriel Borrud face uncomfortable truths as they seek ways out of the meat paradox.

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