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Why are polar regions important?
Greenland and Antarctica are crucial for regulating global climate. Their vast ice sheets reflect sunlight, helping to keep the planet cool. The melting described in the story disrupts this balance, contributing to further warming and impacting weather patterns far beyond the poles, affecting us all.
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