"We’re in the midst of a historic heat wave across Canada’s Far North as the region roasts beneath some of North America’s hottest temperatures.

Several communities in the Northwest Territories recorded their all-time highest readings this week. This is only the second true heat wave observed in Inuvik, where temperatures are nearly double where they should be for this point in August…"

  • Yer Ma@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    You’re right! It will probably block out the sun and lower the temperature… right?

    • Lag@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      It’s not that simple when it doesn’t block all of the sun. It can absorb heat yes, but that doesn’t always mean lowering temperature.

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        5 months ago

        Nah, it will be like a nice chill smoky blanket, keep the ice from melting like a Costco cool bag