Arctic Tundra Shifts to Carbon Emission Source, Reports Warn

The Arctic tundra, traditionally a carbon sink, is now becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions due to increasing wildfires in warming permafrost regions, exacerbating climate change. Rising surface air temperatures and changes in sea ice and snow patterns are impacting local wildlife, such as seals and caribou, and challenging Indigenous communities' resilience. These environmental shifts in the Arctic have global implications, highlighting the need for worldwide attention and adaptation efforts.