"Arctic Could Be Ice-Free Within a Decade, Scientists Warn"

Scientists predict that the Arctic could experience ice-free summers within the next decade, transforming the habitat from a "white Arctic" to a "blue Arctic" and impacting polar bears, seals, walruses, and coastal communities. The study suggests that the first ice-free day could occur earlier than previously projected, with potential for ice-free conditions between May and January by the end of the century. The authors emphasize the need to reduce fossil fuel emissions to mitigate prolonged ice-free conditions and the associated environmental and societal impacts.