Climate Change Slows Earth’s Spin | Calgary News

Climate change is literally making our days longer—by a tiny fraction of a second per century—thanks to melting polar ice shifting water toward the equator and slowing Earth’s spin. This human-driven effect now outweighs the moon’s gravitational influence, with serious implications for GPS and spacecraft navigation. It’s a jaw-dropping reminder that our fossil fuel habits are reshaping planetary physics, even something as constant as the length of a day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f3c3ac392bc397e