Scientists: Soot may be key to rapid Arctic melt - 0 views
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Kevin Makice on 20 Apr 11Though the Arctic is often pictured as a vast white wasteland, scientists believe a thin layer of soot - mostly invisible - is causing it to absorb more heat. They want to find out if that's the main reason for the recent rapid warming of the Arctic, which could have a long-term impact on the world's climate.