Unseasonal Cold Forecasted for Atlanta Due to Polar Vortex Dipping South

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, discusses an unusual cold snap forecasted for Atlanta, where temperatures are expected to drop to nineteen degrees. He explains how climate change can alter air patterns, causing events like the southward dip of the polar vortex. McIntyre highlights the economic ripple effects, as Atlanta’s residents face higher heating costs that could reduce discretionary spending and impact GDP.


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