That Recent Winter Storm? Yeah, it was Probably Fueled by Climate Change

That Recent Winter Storm? Yeah, it was Probably Fueled by Climate Change
Phil Curran, 71, uses a snowblower to dig out a car that was buried in a snowdrift after a winter storm, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015, in Portland, Maine. Tuesday's blizzard dumped about two feet of snow in Portland. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A poll of Americans Friday found that a significant portion of Americans are concerned about climate change--with 57 percent of Americans saying that long-term effects will be “very serious”--so it may not be exactly reassuring that some experts believe the recent blizzard that hit New York City and New England was fueled by climate change.

Due to climate change, winter storms--like Winter Storm Juno--could actually become more common.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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