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International Polar Bear Day: Only rapid emissions reductions can ensure the Arctic icons survive beyond 2100

On 26. Feb 202126. Feb 2021 By iqiceblogIn Arctic, Cryosphere1 Comment

February 27th is International Polar Bear Day. In the rapidly warming Arctic climate, sea ice is declining at record rates, destroying the habitat the bears need to survive. Rapid emissions cuts could still ensure their long-term survival. Otherwise, all but a few populations could collapse by 2100.

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