"Arctic Ocean on Track to Be Ice-Free Within a Decade, Study Warns"
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Scientists predict the Arctic could experience its first "ice-free" days within a few years, up to 18 years sooner than previously projected, as emissions from fossil fuels continue to warm the planet, leading to a "blue Arctic" in summer months within a decade. The loss of sea ice will accelerate warming in the Arctic and threaten wildlife dependent on sea ice, but there is hope that Arctic sea ice could return if emissions are reduced and measures are taken to reverse warming.
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