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How melting Arctic ice could fuel extreme weather, pollution in US

By Mary McAuliffe March 28, 2025
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In a recent study, a group of international researchers discovered a surprising link between melting Arctic ice and weather patterns in the eastern United States. As the ice shrinks, it disrupts the jet streams– the fast-moving air currents that help shape our weather. These changes not only affect storms and temperature patterns but may also be increasing air pollution in unexpected ways.

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