Is Arctic Ocean Headed Toward Ice-Free Summers?

A shocking new study says that the ice in the Arctic Ocean will disappear by 2050, which could have "substantial" implications on the ecosystem and the climate in the region.

The study notes that ice levels during the summer have been steadily shrinking over the past 30 years, due to climate change. The researchers ran a number of simulations, with most showing the "the Arctic Ocean becomes practically sea ice-free (sea‐ice area < 1 million km2) in September for the first time before the year 2050."

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