Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 06 Dec 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Scientists predict the Arctic may experience its first ice-free day by 2027, with sea ice reduced to below 1 million sq km, according to a study in Nature Communications. Arctic ice is melting at an alarming rate of over 12% per decade, exacerbated by climate change. Researchers from Colorado University and the University of Gothenburg warn that such events could accelerate global warming and disrupt ecosystems, including polar bears. While projections estimate ice-free conditions lasting up to 71 days, drastic carbon emission cuts could delay this phenomenon. Experts emphasize urgent climate action to mitigate devastating consequences.
