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Arctic Climate Change and Its Impacts Last Updated on 2009-01-18 at 23:43 Earth's climate is changing, with the global temperature now rising at a rate unprecedented in the experience of modern human society. While some historical changes in climate... More »

NOAA Arctic Theme Page Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22   The Arctic is a vast, ice-covered ocean, surrounded by tree-less, frozen ground, that teems with life, including organisms living in the ice, fish and marine... More »

Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 An international project of the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), to evaluate and synthesize knowledge on climate variability, climate change,... More »

Summary of the Changing Arctic Climate Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 Increasing Precipitation:  Arctic precipitation has increased by about 8% on average over the past century. Much of the increase has come as rain, with the largest increases... More »

The Impact of Changing Climate on Arctic Natural... Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 Wetland Changes:  Permafrost thawing will cause lakes and wetlands to drain in some areas, while creating new wetlands in other places. The balance of these changes is not... More »

Why Does the Arctic Warm Faster than Lower Latitudes? Last Updated on 2008-08-29 at 13:22 First, as arctic snow and ice melt, the darker land and ocean surfaces that are revealed absorb more of the sun's energy, increasing arctic warming. Second, in the Arctic, a... More »

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