Arctic Ice Could Melt Completely by Summer 2027, Scientists Warn
Scientists predict the Arctic could lose all its sea ice as early as the summer of 2027, according to a report by the Daily Mail. While this won’t cause a significant rise in sea levels, it could lead to major climate and weather changes worldwide.
A recent study explored 300 possible scenarios, with 9 predicting an ice-free Arctic within three years. Scientists believe that even reducing greenhouse gas emissions won’t stop this process. The melting is expected to impact global weather patterns, bringing extreme cold to Italy and wildfires to Scandinavia.
Dr. Celine Heuse, one of the study’s authors, explained that once the Arctic is ice-free, the ocean will absorb more heat, making it harder for ice to reform. This could lead to longer periods without ice in the region.
Currently, Arctic sea ice covers 4.2 million square kilometers, much less than the average of 6.65 million square kilometers recorded from 1979 to 1992. The melting has already caused significant changes, such as the disappearance of Mesyatsev Island near Franz Josef Land due to melting ice and erosion.
At the recent COP29 climate summit in Baku, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that 2025 could be the hottest year in history, calling 2024 a “master class in climate destruction.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted that global warming is occurring faster in Russia, particularly in the Arctic, where temperatures have risen by 0.7°C in just 10 years. He emphasized the importance of addressing climate issues, especially as much of Russia is built on permafrost, which is rapidly thawing.