The Polar Jet Stream protects us from the chilly Polar Vortex, but that could soon change.

TOM HALE

https://www.iflscience.com/polar-vortex-and-polar-jet-stream-are-facing-an-earth-changing-upset-69970

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PublishedJuly 25, 2023

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Polar vortexes play a massive role in controlling our fate, at least in terms of the bitterly cold weather we face in the winter months. As global temperatures continue tocreep up, we’re playing an increasingly dangerous game that could seriously upset this grand force of nature – the consequences of which are not totally known.

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