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NOAA: arctic warms to hottest levels in 125 years

NOAA: arctic warms to hottest levels in 125 years

Update: 2025-12-17
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a new report that the Arctic last season was the hottest it’s been in 125 years. That finding has global significance because Arctic warming can drive sea level rise, extreme weather, and energy system instability. POLITICO’s Zack Colman unpacks the report, what it means for climate change, and concerns about political interference from the Trump administration. 




Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. 


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Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. 


Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.




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NOAA: arctic warms to hottest levels in 125 years

NOAA: arctic warms to hottest levels in 125 years

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