If you have read the Straits Time dated 11 Aug 2009 on "Artic ice cap could reach record low", you would probably have the same question in your mind. Are we too late?
According to the article, the rising temperature, most probably due to the manmade greenhouses gases, has resulted in the extensive melting of the Artic ice. The Artic sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate of about 106,190 sq km per day- equivalent to three Belgiums daily. For more detailed analysis of the extent of the melting of the ice, please refer to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. What is being done now?
Come this December, there will be an international climate treaty held in Copenhagen and the man leading the charge, Yvo de Boer, will need to address this issue fast with all the world leaders. Enough of developing countries disagreeing on whether its their responsibilities to reduce emissions or rich countries pondering on how much they're willing to help fund developing ones' struggles against climate change. We need to do something fast.
Photo from National Geographic
Will we be in time to save the polar bears?
