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Trend Analysis of Surface Shortwave (Solar) Radiation in Continental Northwest Territories [Draft]

This academic journal analyzes long-term trends in solar radiation across the Northwest Territories from 1980-2023 and it's effects on lake ecosystems undergoing climate-induced changes.

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Field	Value
Creator	Academic Journal
Summary	This study examines changes in surface solar radiation across the Northwest Territories from 1980–2023 and how these changes relate to cloud cover and lake temperatures. It finds regionally variable trends and shows that shifts in radiation influence lake warming and broader climate processes.
Local Relevance	This report is highly relevant to the Northwest Territories (NWT) as it provides detailed, long-term climate trend data and explains how changing radiation and cloud patterns are affecting lake temperatures and northern ecosystems.
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Tags	Solar,Trends,Temperature,Hydrology,Atmosphere
Geographic Region	NWT
Release Date	2025-08-29
Last Modified Date	2025-08-29
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