An unusually warm winter has affected the Great Lakes, leaving them almost completely ice-free, a situation that has alarmed scientists. This phenomenon is part of a broader pattern of climate change, as evidenced by a study highlighted in the New York Times, pointing out the warm winter's connection to climate change. Additionally, a study by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, reported by PBS, has pointed out the record sea ice lows and extreme ocean temperatures in 2023 as indicators of future warming trends. Other significant climate-related developments include the hottest February on record in 2024, predictions of an earlier-than-expected ice-free day in the Arctic, and the return of a whale species to the Atlantic, extinct for centuries, likely due to changing ocean conditions.
Here are the climate stories to start your week: 🌡️2024 kicks off with hottest February on record 🌊The first ice-free day in the Arctic will likely come sooner than previously thought 🐋A whale species that’s been extinct in the Atlantic for centuries has returned – because… https://t.co/XLxkTsb4JK
Key headlines from the week in climate & energy: https://t.co/tRrXxZorDD
Sea ice lows, extreme ocean heat of 2023 offers glimpse of future warming, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society study says (PBS) https://t.co/ynNRhe4NyR
Weirdly Warm Winter Has Climate Fingerprints All Over It, Study Says https://t.co/QenYHV0jM2 via @nytimes #ClimateMatters
An unusually warm winter has left the Great Lakes all but devoid of ice and sent scientists scrambling to understand the possible consequences as climate change accelerates. https://t.co/S5z5jviWhz