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What we know about link between climate change and tornadoes

The link between climate change and tornadoes is unclear. Here's what we know so far

12/14/2021

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What we know about link between climate change and tornadoes

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The link between climate change and tornadoes is unclear. Here's what we know so far

In the aftermath of last Friday’s deadly tornado outbreak, federal emergency officials say they are bracing for more severe and more frequent weather disasters, raising questions about whether there’s a link between climate change and tornadoes. While scientists are confident that climate change is increasing natural disasters, causality is trickier in the case of tornadoes. John Yang reports.

12/14/2021

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