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The missing piece in climate change? Scientists say it could be wind

Mail & Guardian · 24 August 2026 at 06:00

The missing piece in climate change? Scientists say it could be wind

University of Pretoria researchers on Marion Island have found that shifting wind patterns, often overlooked in climate models, play a crucial role in shaping sub-Antarctic vegetation and seabird behaviour.

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