The Arctic tundra, now emitting more carbon, is accelerating climate change due to wildfires and melting permafrost.

The Arctic tundra, once a carbon sink, is now emitting more carbon due to increased wildfires and melting permafrost, according to NOAA's 2024 Arctic Report Card. This shift is accelerating climate change, with the Arctic experiencing its second-warmest year on record since 1900. The report highlights the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate global impacts.

December 10, 2024
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