As Arctic warms, increased shipping likely to accelerate climate change
Monday, October 25, 2010 - 14:50
in Earth & Climate
As the ice-capped Arctic Ocean warms, ship traffic will increase at the top of the world. And if the sea ice continues to decline, a new route connecting international trading partners may emerge -- but not without significant repercussions to climate, according to a U.S. and Canadian research team that includes a University of Delaware scientist.