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Health & Fitness

Rising Heat and Climate Change

Historical records show alarming temperature rises.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the last century, the global average temperature has increased by more than 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit.  The decade from 2000 to 2010 was the warmest on record, and 2010 was tied with 2005 as the warmest year on record.

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