Why were the 1930s so hot in North America? Climate deniers sometimes point to heat records from that decade to dismiss the reality of global warming. They’re leaving out crucial context. (yaleclimateconnections.org)

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[-] spidermanchild@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 months ago

The article literally cites "relentless overplowing" as a primary cause. Of course that means removing the existing plants (i.e. native grasses) in the context of converting the prairies to farmland. Not really sure what additional context you are providing, or expecting the article to convey here. Cool pic though.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

i missed that, but fwiw I’d prefer it specifically mention the prairie grass. “Overplowing”? What, like you’ve plowed it, then you plow it again? Then you really overplow it by plowing it a third time?

Could be better constructed, imo.

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