Climate change affects in Arctic. Arctic wildlife like polar bears, walruses, and seals, altering habitats, disrupting food chains, and leading to population decline. Emissions impact the Arctic twice as fast as other regions, causing rapid warming ...Read more
Climate change affects in Arctic.
Arctic wildlife like polar bears, walruses, and seals, altering habitats, disrupting food chains, and leading to population decline. Emissions impact the Arctic twice as fast as other regions, causing rapid warming and loss of sea ice, which affects hunting and breeding patterns ¹ ³. Melting sea ice and warmer waters also lead to ocean acidification, impacting marine life The changes have far-reaching consequences for global economies, weather patterns, and ecosystem
Emissions from human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, have a significant impact on wildlife in the Arctic. Emissions increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap heat and cause global warming. This leads to the melting of sea ice, glaciers, and permafrost, which are essential habitats for many Arctic animals, such as polar bears, seals, walruses, and caribou Emissions also increase the transport of pollutants, such as black carbon and heavy fuel oil, to the Arctic, which can harm the health of wildlife and local communities. Emissions can also alter the timing and availability of food sources for Arctic animals, such as plants, insects, and fish, which can affect their survival and reproduction. Therefore, emissions pose a serious threat to the biodiversity and well-being of the Arctic ecosystem
https://www.greenpeace.org/international/publication/7366/climate-change-impacts-on-arctic-wildlife/ ‎
PREs1 and Tik4Tat Research team, 2024
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