A groundbreaking study by Swedish and American researchers has revealed a dire prediction: the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free as early as summer 2027.
Through extensive modeling, scientists have determined that a sequence of extreme weather events could dramatically accelerate the melting of Arctic sea ice. Warm autumns would weaken the ice, followed by mild winters and springs that would hinder its recovery. If this pattern continues for several years, the Arctic could face a catastrophic loss of its ice cap.