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In the article ”Surf's up! But climate change has started to hit the waves” San Jose Mercury News argues the facts of climate change and how it's gonna affect us. They argue how surfing spots will vanish as swells change direction due to storms by 2100. Pointing out how a rapidly changing global climate will likely affect famous surfing spots worldwide. They further explain how by the end of the century, Monterey bay would know longer be known for its big waves that famously break along their coastline. The author also states how “if there’s a 3-foot tide, everyone’s out here” but “If there’s a 5-foot tide, nobody’s out here.” The purpose of this article is to bring importance to the impact that climate change is going to bring to our everyday

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