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Past and Present Effects of Climate Change
Glacial recession
The effect of global warming can be seen in the continuing retreat of Grinnel Glacier. The loss of a glacier results in the loss of summer meltwaters, sharply reducing seasonal water supplies and severely affecting local ecosystems.
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"OpenStax College, Climate and the Effects of Global Climate Change. October 17, 2013."
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