Climate change is making summer shorter and less predictable, report finds

Scientists analyzing temperature and weather patterns say traditional summer seasons are arriving later and ending earlier in many regions, with cascading effects on agriculture, ecosystems, and infrastructure planning.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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23d Grist The summer we love is slipping away

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19january2017snapshot.epa.gov Climate Impacts in the Northwest | Climate Change Impacts | US EPA

a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov Protecting New Yorkers from extreme heat – Environment & Health Data Portal

climatehubs.usda.gov 2021 Northwest Heat Dome: Causes, Impacts and Future Outlook | USDA Climate Hubs

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