🌍 ARCTIC MELTDOWN: Why It Matters for Everyone
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, and the impacts are global:
• Rising Sea Levels: Melting ice and thawing permafrost could raise sea levels by up to 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) by 2100, threatening coastal cities everywhere.
• Extreme Weather: Disrupted jet streams are leading to more frequent and severe weather events—heatwaves, storms, and floods—impacting agriculture, infrastructure, and public health.
• Climate Feedback Loops: Thawing permafrost releases greenhouse gases, accelerating global warming even further.
What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. Its rapid changes are a stark warning for us all. Urgent action to reduce emissions and invest in climate solutions is essential to protect our future.
• Rising Sea Levels: Melting ice and thawing permafrost could raise sea levels by up to 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) by 2100, threatening coastal cities everywhere.
• Extreme Weather: Disrupted jet streams are leading to more frequent and severe weather events—heatwaves, storms, and floods—impacting agriculture, infrastructure, and public health.
• Climate Feedback Loops: Thawing permafrost releases greenhouse gases, accelerating global warming even further.
What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. Its rapid changes are a stark warning for us all. Urgent action to reduce emissions and invest in climate solutions is essential to protect our future.
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