"Unraveling the Mystery of Arctic Warming with US Space Force Satellite Data"

Satellite data from the U.S. Space Force reveals that the reduction of sunlight reflectivity, or albedo, has amplified warming in the Arctic, with a 20% to 35% loss in total reflectivity observed from 2014 to 2019. This unprecedented rise in local temperatures is linked to the reduction in sea ice and the increased absorption of sunlight by the exposed dark ocean, as well as the formation of ponding water on the remaining sea ice. The findings, published in Nature Scientific Reports, provide a comprehensive multi-year examination of the relationship between albedo and Arctic warming, shedding light on the accelerating climate changes in the region.