It is the front line of climate change: the Arctic.
Temperatures are rising at three times the global average – melting ice, damaging vital ecosystems and causing sea levels to rise.
But it’s not just a problem for the region, it’s a problem for the whole planet.
So, why is it melting so fast? And how can the Arctic be saved?
From Svalbard, ITV News Science Correspondent Martin Stew and Producer Phil Sime tell Warren Nettleford what you need to know…
First published 2 September 2024.
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