President Trump claimed that a major winter storm affecting much of the U.S. disproves global warming, a statement rejected by climate experts who emphasize the distinction between short-term weather and long-term climate trends. Trump has a history of making similar misleading assertions, despite scientific consensus indicating that global temperatures are rising. Experts explain that current cold weather can be attributed to the polar vortex and the interplay of warm and cold air masses. Notably, NOAA reports that recent years have seen unprecedented warmth, with the 10 hottest years occurring since 2015.
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