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Gulf stream |
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The gulf stream transports warm water across the Atlantic Ocean and moderates the climate in Europe. |
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Residence time of arctic ice |
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The polar ice is not static at all. It is constantly on the move through the arctic region. |
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Is the ice actually disappearing? |
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Although it may look as if the polar ice is melting away, some scientists think that it has merely redistributed. |
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Vanishing kingdom |
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If the arctic climate gets warmer, this could have serious consequenses for the polar bears. |
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