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What Does the Polar Vortex Have to do With Climate Change?

Season 46

If you think you understand the polar vortex, think again.

The Arctic is warming at a rate almost twice the global average. This could be making vortex splits more likely, but is still up for debate among climate experts.

AIR DATE 2/1/19

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