Oregonians should get used to the heat, climate experts warn
Average summer temperatures will only continue to rise, experts say.
Posted: Jun 28, 2021 7:58 PM
Posted By: Grace Smith
EUGENE, Ore. Most of Oregon has warmed up by about two degrees over the past century, scientists say, and the trend is continuing.
It s no secret that Oregon s climate is changing. Experts say heat increases are a long-term phenomenon.
According to experts, at this rate, average summer temperatures are projected to increase by 3 or 4 degrees by the 2050s and anywhere from 4 to 7 degrees by the 2080s, depending on how much society continues to use greenhouse gases.
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