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Heat Waves: Are Humans More Responsible?

Southern New England has already had a couple of "official" heat waves this summer. A heat wave is defined in these parts as a period of three or more days where the ambient air temperature is more than 90 degrees. Chances are good that we will see more of them this summer, but what really happens during a heat wave?

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Higher Tides Hurting R.I. Marshes

Sea levels are rising faster than most scientist predicted, and Narragansett Bay is no exception. Since 1930, the water level in the bay has climbed some 8 inches, or about an inch a decade. If the problem persists marshes will deteriorate.

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