Overview

• World Weather Attribution scientists report that ice melt in Greenland between May 15 and 21 occurred at 17 times the historical average
• Iceland recorded temperatures above 26°C on May 15 and broke daily highs at 94% of its weather stations
• Research indicates the Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, accelerating seasonal ice loss
• Accelerated melt is expected to increase sea level rise and put Arctic roads and coastal infrastructure at risk
• Indigenous hunters in Greenland are encountering unstable ice conditions that alter traditional subsistence practices