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Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels

Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss.

What a 100-degree day in Siberia, above the Arctic Circle, really means

What a 100-degree day in Siberia, above the Arctic Circle, really means

The record-setting high is much more than a quick spike for the Russian Arctic, where months of extreme heat may have dangerous consequences.
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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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