As the rate of global warming accelerates, the situation in the Arctic region is becoming more and more worrying. An expedition in 2016 brought the problem to the fore.
The expedition was made up of hundreds of scientists from all over the world who spent 389 days adrift on the glacier and went deep into the heart of the North Pole. Their goal is to study the effects of climate change on the high latitudes of the Arctic and find possible solutions.
However, in this seemingly distant and mysterious place, they saw a cruel picture - the North Pole was gradually dying. Melting sea ice, ocean acidification, and declining biodiversity are all things they have witnessed.
First, let's take a look at the sea ice. Historically, the North Pole has been one of the largest frozen waters in the world, but in recent years, the sea ice here has begun to melt on a large scale due to rising global temperatures and the effects of human activities. According to the data observed by these scientists, the sea ice extent in the high latitudes of the Arctic has decreased by about 40% over the past few decades.
Next, let's look at how the ocean has changed. Over the past few years, parts of the North Pacific have shifted from a sodium carbonate equilibrium to an acidic environment, which means that carbon dioxide concentrations in the ocean water have increased, which has threatened corals and other marine life.
Finally, let's take a look at the changes in the ecological environment. Xi and ranges of many species have changed. For example, some birds fail to hatch their youngs during the breeding season because they can't find enough food, which makes their numbers continue to decline.
For those living in the North Pole, the situation is undoubtedly extremely severe. Locals depend on this snow-covered land for their livelihoods, and natural resources such as fishing for fish and shrimp and hunting reindeer are their main source of income. If the situation continues to deteriorate, their survival will be seriously challenged.
Overall, the 389-day scientific expedition provides us with a striking example of how global warming is affecting our homeland. It reminds us that we need to take proactive measures to deal with this problem, otherwise the consequences will be dire.
Despite this dilemma, we are not helpless. The international community has begun to pay attention to this issue and has introduced a series of policies and action plans to slow the growth rate of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, we need to strengthen scientific research and promote the development of green energy technologies in order to find more effective coping strategies.
In this process, everyone should also do their part, starting from daily life, energy conservation, emission reduction, environmental protection, and jointly protect our earth.
In short, whether in the Arctic or elsewhere, we must be aware of the enormous threat posed by global warming and take concrete action to do so. Only in this way can we ensure that future generations can live in a healthy and prosperous world.