climate change in the arctic
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Record-Shattering Heat at Both Poles Is Freaking Scientists Out
Unusually warm temperatures broke several records in both Antarctica and the Arctic late last week. The Concordia research base in Eastern Antarctica, one of the most remote research facilities in the world, reported temperatures at around -11 degrees Celsius or about 11 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s 70 degrees Fahrenheit higher than usual on the icy continent.
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It’s Sundress Weather in the Arctic
It’s only May, but it feels like summer has arrived in my hometown of Baltimore. Since I woke up, I’ve been counting the hours until I can drink iced cocktails on my deck while wearing a sundress. Can you blame me? It’s 26.7 degrees Celsius out.
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Unseasonable European Warmth Smashes All-Time February Temperature Records
Winter has receded in Europe this week. Temperature records are falling as unseasonably warm weather sweeps across the continent delivering an early spring thaw, even while neighbouring Russia is simultaneously going through a deep freeze.