2020s-30s Arctic could have first ice-free summer, threatening wildlife due to global warming.
Scientists warn that the Arctic could be "ice-free" within the next 10 years due to global warming, with ice levels potentially declining by 25% and leading to an accelerated rise in ocean temperatures. The University of Colorado Boulder's research reveals that the Arctic could experience its first-ever ice-free summer day in the 2020s to 2030s, which would be detrimental to wildlife such as polar bears, seals, and walruses.
March 11, 2024
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