Arctic future at stake: Alarming rise in temperature by 2100
As the latest reports indicate, by 2100, the Arctic will undergo significant changes. If global warming persists, the region will witness a rise in temperature, leading to the disappearance of permafrost. The accelerated melting of Greenland's ice cover will contribute to rising sea levels.
The recently published research shows that the Arctic could undergo substantial changes by 2100 if climate change continues unabated. In 2024, air temperatures surpassed 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, resulting in extreme weather events.
According to the report "Disappearing landscapes: The Arctic at +2.7°C global warming", the Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. Climate researchers warn that with a temperature rise of 2.7 degrees Celsius, this region will face dramatic changes, including ice-free summer months and accelerated melting of Greenland's ice cover.
Changes will affect entire ecosystems
In the coming years, the Arctic will experience prolonged summer periods with ice-free seas. The permafrost layer on the surface may diminish by half compared to pre-industrial times. Additionally, air temperatures are expected to exceed pre-industrial levels almost daily.
With the melting of Greenland's ice cover, a rapid increase in sea levels is expected, posing risks of infrastructure damage, ecosystem disruption, and impacts on communities and wildlife. Even if global temperatures do not rise beyond 2.7 degrees Celsius, the Arctic will face ice-free periods and increasing sea levels.
Dirk Notz from the University of Hamburg emphasizes that humanity possesses the power to destroy entire landscapes but also holds the responsibility to prevent it. The future of the Arctic is in our hands, and actions to mitigate climate change are essential.
The entire world will feel the consequences
Climate change could lead to the disappearance of 99 percent of coral reefs and expose hundreds of millions of people to extreme and hazardous weather conditions. Consequently, numerous plant and animal species may face extinction, and climate migration will become a necessity for many people. We have been experiencing the effects of the climate crisis for many years; if we do not stop the rising temperature, the world as we know it could vanish.
