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Warmest US winter on record

This winter was the warmest ever recorded in the mainland United States, data showed Friday—the latest sign the world is moving towards an unprecedented era as a result of the climate crisis.

Video: Great Lakes ice hits historic low

For the second consecutive year, ice cover on the Great Lakes remains significantly below average for this time of year, which typically sees the peak of ice cover at levels around 53%. As of February 11, total ice coverage ...

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Great Lakes

The Great Lakes (French: Grands Lacs) are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. They are sometimes referred to as the "Third Coast" by some citizens of the United States. Because of their size, some regard them as inland seas.[citation needed]

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