Climate change is making the tropics hotter

Climate change is making the tropics hotter

A new study finds that tropical areas often thought to be safe from the effects of climate change are actually experiencing significant changes in rainfall and extreme temperature events. The paper, "Shifting climate in Caribbean tropical forests: Long-term trends at La Selva (Costa Rica) and El Verde (Puerto Rico)," is published in PLOS Climate.

Environmental News Network - Climate Change is Making the Tropics Hotter

A new study finds that tropical areas often thought to be safe from the effects of climate change are actually experiencing significant changes in rainfall and extreme temperature events.

Research reveals that tropical areas previously assumed to be stable and protected from climate change are experiencing a significant surge in extreme heat days and changing rainfall patterns