Arctic ice melt changes global weather patterns

Scientists have linked the melting of Arctic sea ice to significant changes in weather patterns across the globe, including drier winters in the southwestern U.S. Researchers found a connection between Arctic ice loss and altered weather, specifically drier conditions in California and wetter conditions in the western Mediterranean. The study focused on impacts within a few decades. The study highlights the potential for the Arctic ice melt to exacerbate existing climate change effects, such as droughts, and underscores the need for further research on the issue.