"We didn't need a crystal ball to see this coming," said Jennifer Balch, an associate professor of geography at the University of Colorado Boulder who researches fire ecology.
Why the Sun Isn't Causing Today's Climate Change & More Myths Debunked
Yes, the sun is a profoundly important factor in Earth's climate. It always will be. But scientists, like those at NASA, know the sun isn't causing the current, rapid rise in global temperatures. Below, we break down what's actually behind today's climate change, plus take a closer look at the biggest truths and myths surrounding our heating planet.
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Don't Blame the Sun
Methane is highly problematic
The potent greenhouse gas methane continues to increase in Earth's atmosphere, and it shows no sign of slowing down.
Why it will be hot... and cold
No, it's not too late
"We have a significant amount of influence over how much warmer it gets," Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist and director of climate and energy at the Breakthrough Institute, told us.
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