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Arctic warming is three times faster than the global average, causing a sudden climate shift that increases extreme weather events worldwide, scientists say.
- An international team led by Xiangdong Zhang found the Arctic has shifted into a new climate phase since around 2000, warming three times faster than the global average.
- By studying ocean–atmosphere interactions, researchers said warmer air and ocean currents moving northward push the Arctic climate toward instability while rising temperatures supercharge global storms and heat waves.
- The study documented atmospheric heat waves up 20%, ocean warm events up 76%, sea ice loss up 83%, and Greenland ice melt up 68%.
- Melting Arctic ice is already raising coastal flooding risks through higher tides and storm surges, threatening food systems with higher prices and expanding habitats for disease-carrying insects, the report said.
- Researchers warned these accelerating changes mean today's rare events will `become the new norm.`, urging cutting polluting gases worldwide and improving preparedness among policymakers and communities.
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As the Arctic heats up faster than anywhere else on Earth, scientists have warned that the region has reached a dangerous "tipping point," a shift that could ripple far beyond the icy north and into our everyday lives. This isn't just about melting glaciers or shrinking sea ice. What's happening in the Arctic affects everything from coastal flooding to food prices and even the spread of disease, according to a report published by Phys.org. Resea…
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