Arctic Weather and Climate National Snow and Ice Data Center
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The Arctic is often referred to as the Earth’s icebox, helping cool the planet and shaping its jet stream.
Homepage National Snow and Ice Data Center
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National Snow and Ice Data Center - Wikipedia
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Sea ice Climate Dashboard
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Arctic sea ice extent among lowest on record: NASA
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Arctic sea ice is being increasingly melted from below by warming
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climate4you SeaIce
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Climate change has destabilized the Earth's poles, putting the
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Why Arctic Weather and Climate Matter
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Sea Ice Concentration: NOAA/NSIDC Climate Data Record
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How the Warming Arctic Affects Us All
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Global warming: The changing face of the Arctic
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Older, thicker ice now very scarce in the Arctic