Arctic sees hottest year since 1900 as climate crisis continues
Report finds warmest temperatures, loss of snow cover as US joins arctic countries to push ahead with oil drilling.

Report finds warmest temperatures, loss of snow cover as US joins arctic countries to push ahead with oil drilling.








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