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Summer will be longer and hotter

23.03.2018

Researchers say that the dry and hot period can now last not three months, but as much as half a year. Scientists from Tel Aviv University predict global climate change, which can significantly affect the duration of the summer period.

The fact is that greenhouse gases are the main factor responsible for climate change, and it is directly related to human activities. Israeli scientists, who published their study in the International Journal of Climatology, come to a disturbing conclusion: if human activity continues to influence the climate at the same pace, by mid-century the duration of the summer period will increase by a quarter, and by the end - by 50%.

The dry and hot period in countries such as Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey will increase to six months, and the rainy season, respectively, will be reduced to two months.

These changes can significantly affect the life of the region: worsen the quality of water resources, change the timing and intensity of seasonal diseases. It is necessary to prepare for climate change, scientists say, since it seems impossible to prevent warming.

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