Melting snow and ice reinforce cloud-driven cooling slowing Arctic thaw
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 () Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
New findings from Peking University researchers reveal that melting snow and ice may unexpectedly contribute to moderating further Arctic warming by enhancing the cooling effect of clouds. This discovery challenges prevailing theories that focus solely on the amplifying role of reduced surface reflectivity in accelerating ice loss. The phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification, sees the re