Arctic's Ice-Free Day Could Hit by 2027

The Arctic Ocean might celebrate its first ice-free day as soon as 2027, according to recent studies. Current September 2024 ice levels are a chilly 4.28M km², down from the 6.85M km² average (1979-1992). With sea ice melting at over 12% per decade, extreme weather could fast-track this milestone. While not set in stone, reducing greenhouse emissions could delay the frosty fate. Climate scientists warn this shift could stir global weather patterns and ecosystems—no icebergs allowed!