Why America’s still freezing — even as the world heats up

ScienceDaily
Jul 12, 2025, 9:19 am112 ptsTrending
Even in a warming climate, brutal cold snaps still hammer parts of the U.S., and a new study uncovers why. High above the Arctic, two distinct polar vortex patterns — both distorted and displaced — play a major role in steering icy air toward different regions. One sends it plunging into the Northwest,…

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