2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic Tundra Is Now Emitting Carbon

The Conversation, Fast Company
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 8:00am

Experts describe the rapid changes they’re witnessing—and the consequences for people and wildlife that touch every region of the globe. The Arctic can feel like a far-off place, disconnected from daily life if you aren’t one of the 4 million people who live there. Yet, the changes underway in the Arctic as temperatures rise can profoundly affect lives around the world.

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2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic Tundra Is Now Emitting Carbon

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