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Study Reveals Climate Change Could Shift Earth's Rotation

4/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Shahvandi and Soja reveals that climate change is reshaping Earth's rotation. As glaciers melt and water levels shift, the planet's spin could change by 12 to 27 meters by 2100, depending on our emissions. This alarming finding highlights the critical urgency for climate action to protect our planet's stability.

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A groundbreaking study by Shahvandi and Soja reveals that climate change is reshaping Earth's rotation. As glaciers melt and water levels shift, the planet's spin could change by 12 to 27 meters by 2100, depending on our emissions. This alarming finding highlights the critical urgency for climate action to protect our planet's stability.