Arctic may see ice-free summers in as few as 15 years, study says

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Arctic may see ice-free summers in as few as 15 years, study says
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The Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the planet.

Climate change is taking its toll on one of the world's coldest places.The study used statistical models to predict the future amount of Arctic ice, which suggested that the Arctic could be ice-free in the summer during the decade of the 2030s – most likely in the year 2034.

Sea ice affects Arctic communities and wildlife such as polar bears and walruses, and it helps regulate the planet’s temperature by influencing the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean. ."Conversely, the disappearance of ice creates economic opportunities, including the opening of oil fields and new shipping routes."Arctic sea ice keeps shrinking. Here's what that means for the planet

What scientists refer to as the first"ice-free" Arctic summer year will occur when the Arctic has less than 1 million square kilometers of sea ice.

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