Current：Home > MarketsHow melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in the Western U.S.-LoTradeCoin
How melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in the Western U.S.
View
Date：2024-12-24 02:52:11
Above the Arctic Circle, the community in Kotzebue, Alaska, is watching sea ice disappear as the climate gets hotter. In the Western U.S., firefighters are battling increasingly explosive wildfires driven by hot, dry weather.
Scientists are finding these two extremes could be connected, a sign of how melting ice is causing ripple effects across the planet. You can see images and video from Alaska and California in our visual interactive.
This story is part of the NPR Climate Desk series Beyond the Poles: The far-reaching dangers of melting ice.
This audio story was edited by Neela Banerjee and Sadie Babits. It was produced by Ryan Kellman.
veryGood！ (848)
Related
- Tony Todd, star of 'Candyman,' 'Final Destination,' dies at 69
- Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says
- Memorial Day weekend in MLS features Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati, but no Messi in Vancouver
- Winnipeg Jets promote Scott Arniel to replace retired coach Rick Bowness
- Report: Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence could miss rest of season with shoulder injury
- Forecasters warn Oklahoma may see dangerous tornadoes as Texas bakes in record heat
- Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake & More Couples Who Broke Up and Got Back Together
- Will Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis play in Game 3 of East finals?
- Former Disney Star Skai Jackson Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Her Boyfriend
- 3-month-old infant dies after being left in hot car outside day care in West Virginia
Ranking
- Florida Man Arrested for Cold Case Double Murder Almost 50 Years Later
- Lenny Kravitz says he's open to finding love: I've never felt how I feel now
- New York's A Book Place: Meet the charming bookstore that also hosts candle magic workshops
- Uvalde families sue gunmaker, Instagram, Activision over weapons marketing
- Brianna LaPaglia Reacts to Rumors Dave Portnoy Paid Her $10 Million for a Zach Bryan Tell-All
- 'Ready to make that USA Team': Sha'Carri Richardson cruises to 100m win at Pre Classic
- NASCAR at Charlotte spring 2024: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Coca-Cola 600
- 'Absolute chaos': Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Lisbon delayed as fans waited to enter
Recommendation
Deebo Samuel explains 'out of character' sideline altercation with 49ers long snapper, kicker
Sofia Richie announces birth of her first child, daughter Eloise: 'Best day of my life'
Senate Democrats seek meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after Alito flag controversy
Pacers put unbeaten home playoff record on the line vs. Celtics road success in Game 3
Fire crews gain greater control over destructive Southern California wildfire
New York man pleads guilty to snatching officer’s pepper spray during US Capitol riot
Walmart digital coupons: Get promo codes from USA TODAY's coupons page to save money
Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
Like
- A wayward sea turtle wound up in the Netherlands. A rescue brought it thousands of miles back home
- Here Are The Best Deals From Wayfair's Memorial Day Sale 2024: Up to 83% Off Furniture, Appliances & More
- Q&A: New Legislation in Vermont Will Make Fossil Fuel Companies Liable for Climate Impacts in the State. Here’s What That Could Look Like