Scientists believe that the climate in the Arctic is an indicator of global climatic conditions. Learn what makes the Arctic so unique and how scientists use this information to predict global changes. Informative photos accompanied by...

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While global average temperature has risen above the 1950-1980 average, our planet's polar regions are experiencing warming at a faster rate than other places.