Arctic Heatwave Hits 70 Degrees, Ice Destroyed

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that temperatures near the Arctic Circle — including in northern Russia — have surpassed 70°F, a rare occurrence last seen five years ago. While the heat allows ships to bypass costly and troubled routes like the Panama and Suez canals, it also accelerates glacier melt, contributing to rising sea levels. McIntyre notes that the region is unprepared for such heat, with no air conditioning infrastructure in place.