Decline In Snow Cover Could Push Some Creatures To Extinction : Study
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During long, bitterly cold winters, a thick blanket of snow helps protect creatures and plants that live in these harsh climates. That is why recently published findings showing a steady decline in snow cover across the Northern Hemisphere are so alarming. Since 1970, snow in this part of the globe has decreased by as much…
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