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'...although the core is causing the planet to spin faster, the planetary
shape changes caused by a warming climate are slowing that process.
Absent this effect...the overall acceleration of the
planet’s rotation might require timekeepers to insert a “negative leap
second” at the end of 2026. Because of climate change, that might not be
necessary until 2029.'</div><div><br></div><div>"Climate change is altering Earth’s rotation enough to mess with our clocks," Washington Post, 2024-03-28. Behind a paywall:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/27/leap-second-melting-poles-climate-time">https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/27/leap-second-melting-poles-climate-time</a></div><div><br></div><div> <a class="gmail_plusreply" id="plusReplyChip-0">@dashdashado</a><br></div></div>