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Have Shell, Will Travel
May 14th, 2012
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Depending on your latitude (how far north or south you live), you may spot young painted turtles emerging from nests sometime between late May and mid-June. These turtles have been overwintering underground where they may have even been partially frozen! As turtles emerge from their nests, they will likely head for the closest body of [...]
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Climate Trivia: How do clouds affect Earth’s temperature?
May 2nd, 2012
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As Earth’s temperature rises the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases. This increase in water vapor causes changes in how, where and when clouds form and these changes influence the general state of Earth’s climate. Trivia Question: How do clouds impact Earth’s climate? a) They cool the planet by reflecting sunlight. b) They [...]
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Meteorologist Profile
Sean Sublette
Sean Sublette, chief meteorologist at WSET-TV in Lynchburg, VA, talks about his role as station scientist on-air and in social media.
