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Environmental Science

Albedo Feedback Loops Amplify Arctic Amplification of Climate Change

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The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average since 1979, and the ice-albedo feedback is a major reason.

Why this is interesting

The Arctic is warming about four times faster than the rest of the planet. But what hidden amplifier is turning up the heat so dramatically?