temperature
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When Gleick wrote his dissertation at UC Berkeley in the 1980s, he examined a range of climate scenarios and analyzed how rising temperatures would likely change the timing of runoff in Northern California.
From Los Angeles Times
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
From Los Angeles Times
Other contributing factors could include warming ocean temperatures or environmental improvements linked to the Clean Water Act.
From Science Daily
As warmer global temperatures melt polar ice, ocean waters are rising, posing a threat to island nations and coastal communities.
Freezing temperatures and high home prices snuffed out the sales momentum from previous months.
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