Q&A: What does all this snow mean for climate change?
by Jonathan Watts Global environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#3H0BN)
Why are scientists worried about freezing temperatures in winter, is the beast from the east a freak event - and what is the polar vortex?
Q: Snow in winter. That feels reassuringly normal. Does this mean the climate has fixed itself?
A: Unfortunately not. In fact, many scientists are concerned this is a prelude to more extreme and less predictable weather.
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