Connecticut's climate crisis
In my bicycle travels, I've come across a few of these signs. I love them. Climate change is especially problematic, and "Science is Real" hits home. The message here is about climate change. In the most recent debate, Joe Biden talked about how climate change is an "existential threat" to humankind. He was honest with Americans. Now, let's talk about Connecticut. Connecticut is in a hot zone -- one of the hottest in the lower 48 states. (All figures are in Fahrenheit) Since 1970, Connecticut's average temperature has increased by 2.84°F, the nation's 10th highest state, according to data by Climate Central . Rhode Island is 9th, and Vermont, 8th, all with similar temperature rises. A Washington Post analysis of temperature changes since 1895 reported that Hartford County's temperature increased by 3°F. New London County temperature has increased by 3.6°F over this same period. Rhode Island's Washington County, which abuts New Londo