By documenting Alaska’s lakes and ponds in unprecedented detail, Levenson et al. show where and how water bodies can signal underlying permafrost thaw, providing a step toward a straightforward, ...

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Extensive evidence, including global temperature and sea ice data, shows Earth's climate is changing due to human activity.

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A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...