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   Nowhere Girl (gwynnion@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 17-Jan-2024 23:09:19 JST Nowhere Girl

   A polar vortex occasionally heading south because climate change screwed up the Arctic jet stream is the only way some of us will experience cold weather for the rest of the century.

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     Dan Neuman (dan613@mstdn.ca)'s status on Wednesday, 17-Jan-2024 23:09:19 JST Dan Neuman

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     @gwynnion Here is an illustration of how climate change increases the likelihood of polar vortexes. Many places aren't prepared for the cold weather, and it can play havoc wth fruit trees and winter crops. The warm periods entice growth, followed by a cold snap that kills off buds and shoots.