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ago in Climate Change by Newbie (290 points)
"Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s."

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ago by Novice (690 points)
Hello! I found the video associated with this claim (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLTY5DbSEj8), and they --  an expert meteorologist and a news anchor --  discussed about how some people believe that the fact we have snow is reason enough to believe that climate change isn't real. After all, parts of Lake Erie were 60% warmer. However, a warmer atmosphere can hold more water, like how a warm cup of tea can hold more sugar than a cup of iced tea. Therefore, the cold air flowing above these warmer bodies of water can cause weird climate changes because climate change is not just global warming but also global weird weather patterns. Thus, I believe this claim to be true.
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ago by Apprentice (1.0k points)
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I agree with your analysis, I think it was smart to point out that having more snow is not an indication for climate change being real, and the reasoning behind it as that is a large aspect of the arguments of people denying climate change.
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ago by Novice (720 points)

This is true that climate change can make snow worse in certain areas. According to the Environmental Defense Fund this is due to "Overall, a warming atmosphere means more evaporation from both land and sea, so there’s more moisture in the air" and "In areas that do get precipitation, they get more of it: more rain (and flooding) when temps are above freezing, and when temperatures (less frequently) drop below freezing, there’s a greater chance of snowstorms that break records." So overall, although the average amount of snow is decreasing in the united states, some places are getting more snow then ever due to climate change. 

https://www.edf.org/warming-world-why-so-much-snow 

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ago by Newbie (380 points)
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This is a strong fact check, you used a reputable government source increasing the credibility of your fact check.

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