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Late Paleozoic Ice Age warming event hints at potential climate 'tipping point'

Late Paleozoic Ice Age warming event hints at potential climate 'tipping point'
Phys.org Tuesday 11 August 2026, 22:00 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.

Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.
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