Arctic Report Card 2018 - Environmental Changes and Impacts

Explore the latest findings on Arctic environmental change in this 37-minute press conference presenting the 2018 Arctic Report Card. Gain insights from leading scientists on air and sea surface temperature, sea ice, snow cover, the Greenland ice sheet, vegetation, and marine plankton abundance. Discover special reports on caribou and reindeer populations, harmful algal blooms, microplastic pollution, and connections between Arctic weather patterns and severe weather in mid-latitudes. Learn from expert panelists as they discuss the interconnectedness of Arctic systems, long-term monitoring efforts, and the implications of melting permafrost. Understand the role of science in policy-making and the potential for reversing current trends in Arctic climate change.