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  2. What Is the Polar Vortex? And Other Cold-Weather Climate Questions

What Is the Polar Vortex? And Other Cold-Weather Climate Questions

As much of the United States plunges into a deep freeze, scientists continue to debate how rapid Arctic warming is playing a role.

Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/climate/polar-vortex-winter-cold-weather.html
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