Thursday, 31 January 2013

Cities Affect Temperatures For Thousands Of Miles

Boulder CO (SPX) Jan 31, 2013



Even if you live more than 1,000 miles from the nearest large city, it could be affecting your weather.

In a new study that shows the extent to which human activities are influencing the atmosphere, scientists have concluded that the heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas alters the character of the jet stream and other major atmospheric systems. This affects temperature.....