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arctic warming is alarming
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Why the Arctic is warming so fast, and why that’s so alarming

When permafrost thaws, sea ice disappears, and wildfires rage in the north, the consequences extend to the rest of the world.
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Arctic sea ice extent just hit a record low for early June; worse may come
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Arctic sea ice extent just hit a record low for early June; worse may come

Though the trend can still change, Arctic sea ice extent could be on track for a record melt year, impacting the jet stream and bringing more extreme weather to the U.S. and world.
How a warmer Arctic could intensify extreme weather

How a warmer Arctic could intensify extreme weather

As the Arctic thaws, its atmosphere is changing and disrupting global weather.
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