In years to come, the Arctic Ocean will absorb less CO2
Due to the low temperature of the water, the Arctic Ocean absorbs an especially large amount of CO2 in relation to its size.
The waning of Arctic summer
Arctic sea ice continued the fast retreat that was observed in July through August 10, followed by a brief slowdown, only to pick up pace again.
Unpacking the Dragon’s Arctic Ambitions
Global warming in recent years has increased the melting of Arctic ice globally. As with the increase in population and industrial activities, the emission of greenhouse gases has also climbed.
Major Step for Arctic Ocean Research
Researchers at the Norwegian Polar Institute have recently succeeded in obtaining data from the Amundsen basin throughout all seasons for two consecutive years.
Arctic Shipping Routes: A Situational Assessment
Changing ice conditions, due to climate change, is reshaping potential Arctic shipping routes.
Arctic Caribou Officially listed as Endangered
Due to declining population numbers, the Arctic caribou has been listed as Endangered on the Northwest Territories list of Species at Risk.
Arctic Sea Ice Forecast. 2024 Third report
The Arctic sea ice extent on September 10, when the sea ice minimum will be about 4.70 million square kilometers. This is almost the same as in 2021 and 2022.
Chinese Boxships transiting the Arctic to avoid Red Sea route
Two Chinese container ships, Xin Xin Hai 1 and Xin Xin Hai 2, are navigating the Arctic using Russia’s Northern Sea Route to connect China with Europe.
Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic
The following is the July 30, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress.