Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex

After Earth just experienced its hottest year on record, it may seem surprising to set so many cold records.

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Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex

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Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex

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