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Climate Change Slows Earth's Spin, Lengthens Days

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Source: Forbes
Climate Change Slows Earth's Spin, Lengthens Days
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Climate change is causing Earth's ice caps to melt, leading to a redistribution of mass towards the equator and slowing Earth's rotation, thus lengthening days. This shift, combined with natural tidal braking from the moon, could impact global time-keeping, digital infrastructure, and space travel. Additionally, Earth's inner core has been slowing down for 14 years, further contributing to changes in Earth's rotation.

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  1. Why Earth Is Now Spinning More Slowly—And Days Are Getting Longer  Forbes
  2. Climate crisis is making days longer, study finds  The Guardian
  3. Climate change is making days (a little) longer, study says  USA TODAY
  4. 'Unprecedented' Sea Level Rise Is Making Earth's Days Longer  Newsweek

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