Arctic Sea Ice Facts #9: New Sea Ice Era

Описание: Arctic Sea Ice Day is July 15th, and we’re drawing attention to this remarkable frozen ocean ecosystem, the ice loss taking place, and how a shift to renewable energy can help reverse that trend.

We're counting down with key facts about Arctic sea ice from our chief climate scientist, Dr. Flavio Lehner.

#9: Data shows we have entered a new era with sea ice.
Today, there is more thin, seasonal ice in some parts of the Arctic compared to the thick, multi-year ice that used to be more common. This young ice is much more vulnerable to rapid melting and moves more easily, resulting in a treadmill-like effect for polar bears trying to find their next meal or mate. This causes the bears to burn more energy to find food, which has consequences for their health and, eventually, population-level impacts.

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