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Arctic Heat Shocks the Planet | Science News

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Arctic temperatures are soaring past 90°F in places like northern Russia—where heat once felt like Florida, not frostbite. This isn’t an anomaly: the Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, fueled by a vicious cycle of melting ice absorbing more heat. Meanwhile, record-breaking heatwaves are hitting the U.S., from New York’s Central Park to Montana’s blistering peaks. With an incoming El Niño likely to amplify ocean warmth and climate chaos, experts warn we’re on track for even more extreme heat—and possibly record-shattering temperatures as early as 2027. The planet’s heating up everywhere, and it’s getting serious. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79c8f86445d701c4

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