100 Mind-blowing Things You Need To Know About Climate Change

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Here is the prompt I have used:

“100 hyper-specific, surprising, mind-blowing and niche things I absolutely need to know about climate change. Each must be explained with evidence and/or examples. Surprise me each time. Avoid generic stuff and clichés.”

Here is the response:

1. Climatic warfare: Climate change has the potential to exacerbate conflicts or even lead to intentional manipulation of weather patterns for strategic purposes. Evidence suggests that during the Vietnam War, Operation Popeye saw the US military attempt to extend the monsoon season, leading to enhanced rainfall and mudslides.

2. Microbial hotspots: Rising temperatures impact the abundance and distribution of microbial life. For instance, a study found that climate change increases fungal infections in European wheat crops, threatening global food security.

3. Antarctic mega-canyon: Climate change is rapidly melting Antarctica’s ice, revealing a massive submarine canyon called Foundation Trough. With a depth of 8,850 feet, this canyon is a surprising geological feature impacted by warming temperatures.

4. Thirsty almonds: Almonds are a water-intensive crop, and their production has expanded…