Soaring temperatures forecast at the North Pole as record low sea ice expected

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	Soaring temperatures forecast at the North Pole as record low sea ice expected
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	2018-02-24
发布年	2018
语种	英语
国家	国际
领域	资源环境
正文(英文)	As much of Europe and Russia freezes, forecasters predict North Pole temperatures could rise above 0°C this week, shattering previous records. The North Pole and parts of Greenland are expected to be almost 30°C warmer than their historical average temperatures. Parts of Germany, New Mexico and the UK are forecasted to be colder than the North Pole this weekend. The extent of Arctic sea ice coverage is normally largest in March due to winter weather in the Northern Hemisphere. As we approach this year’s maximum amount, sea ice coverage is at a record low, and may break the previous record set in 2017, which was the third straight year of record-breaking lows. As of February 22, Arctic sea ice extent was 1.39 km² smaller than average - an area more than twice the size of France. By 2040, only a thin band of ice is projected to remain in the Arctic Ocean during summer, along the northern coasts of Greenland and Canada - a region known as the Last Ice Area. WWF is calling for urgent action to protect the planet from the effects of climate change ahead of Earth Hour 2018. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, Leader of WWF’s Climate and Energy work said: “The dramatic changes we’re seeing in the Arctic are not just a local problem - they’re a global problem. The rapid warming and ice loss in the Arctic means rising sea levels, changes in climate and precipitation patterns, a jump in warming and severe weather events all around the world. It’s a problem that demands stronger, more urgent, and more ambitious action both globally and domestically.” Rod Downie, Head of polar programmes at WWF-UK said: “The Arctic is in meltdown, and wild and weird weather is happening in front of our eyes. We need to take responsibility as evidence shows us that sea ice is in severe decline due to our changing climate. We all have a role to play in cutting carbon emissions and ramping up efforts to secure a sustainable future for Arctic wildlife and people.” -30- For more information please contact: Leanne Clare, Sr. Manager Communications, WWF Arctic Programme lclare@wwfcanada.org
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来源平台	World Wide Fund for Nature
文献类型	新闻
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/125934
专题	资源环境科学
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