Published in Geophysical Research Letters · View the paper (DOI)
A new study suggests that the Arctic Ocean will likely be ice-free in summer due to high future CO2 emissions. However, rapid reductions in CO2 emissions could lead to occasional ice-free summers even before 2050. The study's findings highlight humanity's impact on the Arctic ecosystem and climate.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- North pole soon to be ice free in summer University of Hamburg · Apr 20, 2020 · first to report
- North pole will be ice-free in summer McGill University · Apr 21, 2020