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Dec72024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Shocking Study Claims Says Arctic Could Be Ice-Free by 2027

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The Arctic is on track to witness its first ice-free day as early as 2027, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers from Colorado University Boulder and the University of Gothenburg revealed that the phenomenon, defined as the reduction of sea ice to less than one million square kilometers, signals a significant turning point in climate change. Arctic sea ice is already melting at an alarming rate of over 12% per decade, compared to its average extent between 1981 and 2010, as per NASA data. Using hundreds of climate simulations, the study predicts that while the first ice-free day may occur within the next 9 to 20 years, the most pessimistic scenario places this milestone just three years away. Once the first ice-free day occurs, it could last anywhere from ...

Dec62024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Arctic May Experience Its First Ice-Free Day by 2027, Study Warns

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The Arctic is on the brink of a dramatic environmental shift, with scientists predicting its first ice-free day as early as 2027, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Researchers from Colorado University (CU) Boulder and the University of Gothenburg have raised alarms about this milestone, which signifies sea ice shrinking to an area of 1 million square kilometers or less. Rapid Melting Trends Arctic sea ice is currently disappearing at an unprecedented rate of over 12% per decade, compared to its 1981-2010 average, NASA reports. By analyzing hundreds of climate simulations spanning from 2023 to 2100, researchers found that an ice-free Arctic is almost inevitable within 9 to 20 years, with the worst-case scenario placing this event just three years away. Implic...

Jun42024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

El Nino Weather Pattern Cause High Global temperatures and Extreme Hearwave in 2024

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Record warmth has been easing as El Niño shows signs of ending. The return of the cold weather phenomenon La Nina this year should help bring down temperatures after several months of record global heat, the United Nations Weather Agency said on Monday. The impact is likely to be felt in the coming months as the El Nino weather pattern that causes global temperatures and extreme weather from mid-2023 "shows signs of ending," the UN's World Meteorological Organization said in its latest update. The WMO warns, however, that global temperatures will rise in the long term due to human-caused climate change, which continues to worsen extreme climates and increase seasonal rainfall and weather. La Nina is associated with cooling sea surface temperatures, changes in wind, rainfall, and ...

Jan22024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Arctic Glaciers Raises the Environmental Concerns due to traces of Common Sunscreen Ingredients Found

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In a paper published by the researchers, they noted that, for some of these chemicals, it marks the first time their presence has been reported in the snow in Svalbard. The chemicals include UV filters used in sunscreens, such as benzophenone-3 (BP3), and fragrances found in soaps and shampoos. The findings highlight the increasing challenge of understanding the distribution and behavior of these contaminants in remote regions, where primary sources of pollution remain largely unknown. The far-reaching consequences of human activity on the environment are once again underscored as a study reveals traces of 13 common ingredients found in sunscreens and personal care products in the snowpack of five Arctic glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago. The study, conducted by polar scientist Maria...