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Hotter Temperatures lead to more
violence
Study: Hotter temperatures lead to hotter tempers By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science WriterPosted: 08/01/2013 11:03:59 AM PDT | Updated: 3 days ago
WASHINGTON-As the world gets warmer, people are more likely to get hot under the collar, scientists say. A massive new study finds that aggressive acts like committing violent crimes and waging war become more likely with each added degree.
The authors say the results show strong evidence that climate can promote conflict.
"When the weather gets bad we tend to be more willing to hurt other people," said economist Solomon Hsiang of the University of California, Berkeley.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_23776474/study-hotter-temperatures-leads-hotter-tempers
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