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UCSB researchers say heat waves are getting worse, and we can do something about it

We know summers are typically hot, but does it feel even hotter than usual? Researchers at UC Santa Barbara say heat waves like the one we’re experiencing right now represent an alarming climate trend.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Jul 24, 2018 • 4m Listen

We know summers are typically hot, but does it feel even hotter than usual? Researchers at UC Santa Barbara say heat waves like the one we’re experiencing right now represent an alarming climate trend.

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  • Recent Extreme Temperatures Enhanced by Climate Change

  • US Climate Resilience Toolkit

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