Scientists issue warning after discovering massive chemical feedback loop: 'Unprecedented'

Scientists issue warning after discovering massive chemical feedback loop: 'Unprecedented'

Researchers discovered that pollution from North America's largest oil field has created multiple feedback loops accelerating Arctic warming and sea-ice loss, per a new study.  What's happening? Penn State scientists conducted a two-month field campaign in Alaska's Arctic using instrumented aircraft and ground measurements. The study examined chemical processes near Prudhoe Bay oil fields between February and April 2022.  The team identified thr…