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Just two years ago, The New York Times said that mild winter weather has the “fingerprints” of human-caused climate change all over it. But this year, The New York Times has changed their tune. Cold winters are also proof of climate change.

Grok says: 

The article explained how a warming Arctic might wobble the polar vortex, letting frigid air spill south into places like New York City, where highs hit just 3°F with wind chills at -11°F. Skeptics highlighted past cold snaps with similar Arctic warming patterns from decades ago, calling the climate connection unfalsifiable and mocked headlines blaming warming for both mild and harsh winters. While science notes Arctic changes could favor wavier jet streams, experts stress natural variability rules short-term events, with milder winters overall and relief from the chill expected after February 11.

On a more serious note:

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