Scientists say a closely watched atmospheric pattern — the jet stream — is behind both the Canadian wildfires and the scorching heat in Texas, raising questions about how it shapes extreme weather events and whether climate change is disrupting its flow.

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Two studies examine weather patterns and agriculture around the world. On a more serious note: interesting info. I'm not sure what to do about it, apart from more of the same - try to reduce our carbon footprint further. Some studies see a link and project ...

Tree-ring data reveal that periodic shifts in strong winds high above the Earth's surface have driven opposite climates in different parts of Europe for the past 700 years and likely much longer, resulting in contrasting patterns in weather, agricultural ...