Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Greenland's rapidly melting ice, covering nearly 840,000 square miles, has significant global implications due to climate change driven by fossil fuel emissions.
- The Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the planet, accelerating ice loss and impacting Earth's climate stability.
- Melting ice is opening new shipping routes and access to valuable minerals essential for clean energy technologies.
- These changes are increasing the Arctic's strategic importance, attracting attention from global powers, including the United States under President Trump.
