Încălzirea oceanelor polare ameninţă infrastructura şi biodiversitatea, arată un raport Copernicus

A recent report highlights the rapid changes in polar oceans due to climate change, threatening human infrastructure and species reliant on ice. The Copernicus Marine service's annual report reveals significant warming, particularly in the Arctic, where surface temperatures have risen by 4.2°C since 1982. This has led to a 17% reduction in sea ice over 42 years, increasing coastal erosion risks. In Antarctica, melting sea ice endangers penguin populations, with projections indicating that over 90% of emperor penguin colonies could face extinction by 2100 if current trends continue. The report underscores the urgent need for action against climate change.