2021 study finds Northwest Passage's ice-free shipping season shortening due to thicker sea ice.

A study reveals that the Northwest Passage, a potential Arctic shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is experiencing a shorter ice-free shipping season due to thicker sea ice flow. Contrary to previous expectations, climate change is not opening up the passage as anticipated, and it may remain unlikely to become a viable alternative to traditional shipping routes.

July 11, 2024
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