Arctic Tundra Amplifying Global Warming
On 10th December 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed in its latest 'Arctic Report Card' that the Arctic tundra, once a carbon sink, is now emitting more heat-trapping greenhouse gases due to rising temperatures and wildfires, exacerbating global climate change.
Key Highlights
- Rising Temperatures: The Arctic's annual surface air temperatures ranked as the second-warmest since 1900, with Autumn 2023 and Summer 2024 being especially warm.
- Declining Sea Ice: In September 2024, Arctic sea ice extent was the sixth-lowest in the 45-year satellite record, continuing a trend of record-low ice extents over the past 18 years.
- Carbon Emissions: Increased ....
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