Why the Arctic Is Warming 4 Times as Fast as the Rest of Earth - WIRED

The loss of sea ice is exposing darker waters, which absorb more of the sun’s energy. It’s a devastating feedback loop with major consequences for the planet.

All the extra warmth of summer is also getting trapped in the Arctic Ocean, then released throughout the winter. The greatest warming in the Arctic is happening in winter, which maybe surprises peopl… [+4007 chars]

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