Published: Oct 28, 2024, 20:30 IST | Updated: Oct 28, 2024, 20:30 IST
The Arctic is warming at twice the global rate, leading to accelerated ice melt that reshapes the region's climate, ecosystems, and human activities. As sea ice recedes, formerly ice-covered waters open, disrupting habitats and migratory patterns for species like polar bears, walruses, and seals.