Arctic Ocean's First Ice-Free Day Looms by 2027, Study Warns

A new study predicts the Arctic Ocean could experience its first ice-free day as early as 2027, due to rapid sea ice melting driven by climate change. The study, published in Nature Communications, suggests this milestone could occur within nine to 20 years regardless of greenhouse gas emission changes, though drastic emission cuts could delay it. The loss of sea ice, which plays a crucial role in regulating global temperatures and marine habitats, highlights the significant impact of human-induced climate change on the Arctic environment.