Global warming is slowing Earth's rotation.
It's a small effect, but it's measurable, and it's one more way our mucking about with the planet is having unintended consequences.
https://badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/global-warming-measurably-affecting-earths-rotation
Phil Plait /
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2024-05-21 14:19:01
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