Question 6GS3GS3

What are the major drivers of glacial retreat in the Arctic? Describe the potential impact of the retreat of Arctic glaciers on the ecosystem.

Main Body

Arctic ocean & glaciers are located in Northern polar latitudes. Glacial retreat refers to the phenomenon where in glaciers start melting due to natural & anthropogenic factors and start receding. Major drivers in Arctic glacier retreat: (1) Weakening of Northern Hemisphere Jet Streams 1.1 Northern Hemisphere Jet Streams & North Atlantic Jet streams have weakened as a result of rising temperatures

2Global Warming 2.1 Caused by GHG emissions 2.2 Operation of LNG oil contains freight transport etc in Arctic ocean. Potential Impact on Ecosystem: (1) Melting of Permafrost-> invasive species (2) Sea level rise-> disturbance in ecosystem (3) Intermixing of temperature with water body-> leading to extinctions. Thus, global community has to come forth and use international forum & instruments like Arctic Treaty to save Arctic Glaciers.

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Conclusion

Thus, global community has to come forth and use international forum & instruments like Arctic Treaty to save Arctic Glaciers.

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Suvan Sharma

AIR 1482024

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Topic

Biodiversity and Environment

Climate Change

Glacial retreat and Arctic ecosystem

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