Greenland's ice melt is of particular concern, as the ancient ice sheet holds enough water to raise sea levels by at least 20 feet (6 meters) if it were to melt away entirely.
This is really going to change global trade with the Northwest Passage opening up to year-round shipping. I know both the United States and Russia are quickly building military ports to patrol the routes to protect the new shipping channels.
This is really going to change global trade with the Northwest Passage opening up to year-round shipping. I know both the United States and Russia are quickly building military ports to patrol the routes to protect the new shipping channels.