Arctic Ocean May See First Ice-Free Day by 2026, Study Warns
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A new study predicts the Arctic Ocean could experience its first ice-free day as early as 2027, highlighting the rapid melting of Arctic sea ice due to climate change. Despite varying projections, all models indicate this milestone will occur by the 2030s, driven by greenhouse gas emissions. The loss of sea ice, crucial for regulating global temperatures and marine habitats, underscores the urgent need for emission reductions to delay this environmental shift.
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