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Re:Gulf Stream weakening now 99% certain, and ramifications ... by pengaru on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @03:56PM (#37933929)
> Due to its altitude, Quito receives some of the greatest solar radiation in the world, sometimes reaching a UV Index of 24 by solar noon. [0]

High altitude isn't exactly a panacea...

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quito#Climate

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Re:Gulf Stream weakening now 99% certain, and ramifications ... by gmuslera on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @04:40PM (#37934482)
If you high enough you may reach the controlled environment of the ISS.
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Re:Gulf Stream weakening now 99% certain, and ramifications ... by thulle on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @06:02PM (#37935372)
Gotta slap on more than a thick coat to go outside, and if you thought a hailstorm could get bad down here..
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