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Climate change is measurably slowing Earth's rotation, study finds
Original: When the atmosphere slows the Earth: Uncovering a subtle signal of climate change
New research indicates that climate change is producing a subtle but measurable effect on Earth's rotation, as changes in the atmosphere linked to warming alter the planet's spin. The finding adds to evidence that human-driven climate change is detectable even in fundamental geophysical processes, and scientists say the effect, while tiny, is becoming increasingly apparent with modern measurement techniques.
Why now: A new study revealing that global warming can affect something as fundamental as Earth's rotation is striking and has drawn attention.
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