Blame Heat Waves on Loss of Arctic Sea Ice

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Blame Heat Waves on Loss of Arctic Sea Ice

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Dec 8, 2013

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New research suggests a link between the precipitous meltdown of Arctic summer sea ice and broiling heat waves. David Biello reports

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Dec 8, 2013

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