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Russia’s heat records to stay and worsen
Published: 02 August, 2010, 21:13
Edited: 05 October, 2010, 17:19
TAGS: Ecology, Global warming, Natural disasters, Russia, Prime Time Russia
WWF experts say that the heat Russia is experiencing could become the norm in less than 60 years.
The reason for such an assumption is based not so much on the record temperatures, but on the abnormal length of the current heat wave, which could be an indicator of things to come.
Whereas some of the attendant environmental changes – for instance, mild winters – would be welcome, the disadvantages – including droughts, forest fires and health risks – are far more numerous.
The WWF is urging the Russian government to take greater steps toward preventing global warming.
30.07.2010, 21:50
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Sarah, it's snowing in Brazil. What is happening in Russia is happening on the other side of the world, but at the opposite end of the weather spectrum.
WWF experts say that the heat Russia is experiencing could become the norm in less than 60 years. The WWF is urging the Russian government to take greater steps toward preventing global warming. Weather forecaster Piers says this is a result of weather cycles, not global warming. "What we have is a tremendous amount of activity on the sun." Which argument can hold water? Either, both or none? If scientists cannot be absolutely sure what causes the maddening heat in Russia, how could one expects the layperson to understand? Will climatologists speak up? (btt1943)