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Temperature Spike Almost 50 Degrees in North Pole
There has been a heat wave of sorts in the North Pole this week that might even have Santa trading in his sleigh for swim trunks.
North Pole Melting, Storms Ravage United States
The same storm system responsible for the extreme weather that claimed 43 lives in seven states over the past week has caused temperatures to rise about 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal at the North Pole today.
UW Researcher Enlists Citizen Scientists To Mine Old Whaling Boat Records For Climate Data
University of Washington scientists hope to better forecast climate change by harvesting weather data from 19th-century whaling boats.
The 19th-century Whaling Logbooks That Could Help Scientists Understand Climate Change
Maritime historians, climate scientists and ordinary citizens are coming together on a project to study the logbooks of 19th-century whaling ships to better understand modern-day climate change and Arctic weather patterns.
Logbooks From 19th Century Whaling Ships Could Help Climate Change Scientists
Centuries ago, intrepid crews braved the frozen waters of far-off climes in search of whales. Their work fueled an industry—but it also left behind clues about climate.