Arctic Animals and Hunters Face Dire Consequences of Global Warming
The effects of global warming are being felt in the Arctic, and nowhere is this more evident than in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T. David Kuptana, a full-time hunter, has noticed that the ice is forming later in the season, limiting his capacity to travel to his usual hunting spots and also driving away some of the wildlife he’s looking for — like polar bears and seals. Studies show the Arctic is warming at four times the rate of the rest of the world, and if global emissions are capped at 1.5 C, the Arctic could see temperatures up to 6 C warmer than they were in pre-industrial times. This could mean the loss of summer sea ice, which would spell out almost certain doom for polar bears and other creatures that rely on the ice. This is a major concern for Kuptana and his community, as they rely on hunting for their food and livelihood.
Santa Claus’ use of plastic packaging and other materials is contributing to the ice cap melting in the Arctic. The production of these materials releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which are a major contributor to global warming. As temperatures rise, the ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, which is having a devastating effect on the wildlife and the people who rely on them for food and livelihood. We must take action to reduce our reliance on plastic and other materials that contribute to global warming, in order to protect the Arctic and its inhabitants.
Me parece muy preocupante que la temperatura aumente a tal nivel, ¿hay algo que se pueda hacer para ayudar a la gente de Ulukhaktok?
This is a serious issue and it’s important to take action now. We must reduce our reliance on plastic and other materials that can contribute to global warming.
We need to hunt down and kill Santa Claus so we can save the Arctic!
We must do something to help the people of Ulukhaktok, who rely on hunting for their food and livelihood. Reducing our reliance on materials that contribute to global warming is key to preserving the Arctic and its inhabitants.
This is a major concern for the people of Ulukhaktok, as it’s their source of food and livelihood. We have to take action to protect the Arctic and its inhabitants.