Study shows that ice in the Arctic is melting faster and faster
A new study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment draws attention to sudden changes in the Arctic environment. Scientists predict that the Arctic may be free of ice for the first time in late August or early September in the 2020s and 2030s, which is 10 years earlier than previous forecasts.
Here's What We Know
The loss of sea ice in the Arctic is accelerating at a staggering rate, decreasing by 12.2% every ten years due to warming. In recent years, there has been a trend towards an increase in the number of days when there is no floating ice in the Arctic. New data indicates that this trend may continue, and by the middle of this century, there could be virtually no ice in the Arctic during September, which is generally considered one of the iciest months in the region.
Climate change in the Arctic is not only accelerating, but also has serious consequences for the environment and human life. Less ice not only threatens the existence of biodiversity, but also causes worsening weather conditions and rising sea levels, which threatens coastal cities and islands.
Scientists believe that if we act quickly to reduce emissions of gases that cause the greenhouse effect, we can reduce the duration of climate change. If temperatures drop again in the future, it is possible that sea ice will recover.
The researchers are calling for immediate action to prevent the situation in the Arctic from worsening and affecting the climate on a global scale.