CNN.com - Report: Ice-free Arctic summers possible by 2100 - Sep 28, 2005

"...Many believe global warming can lead to catastrophic consequences, including raising sea levels and strengthening weather events such as hurricanes.

One Arctic variation, known as Arctic Oscillation, an atmospheric circulation pattern [includes ocean currents] that can push sea ice out of the area, had become less of an influence in the region since the mid-1990s, the report said...."

Look out coastal communities! Better start moving inland!