Innovation exceeds fear of climate change in Greenland

Article Environmental Sciences

Experience exceeds awareness of anthropogenic climate change in Greenland

Kelton Minor et al.

Summary: While Greenland is a hub for climate science, the climate perceptions of its Indigenous population have been largely unexplored. Two nationally representative surveys reveal that Greenlanders are more likely to believe in and have experienced climate change compared to residents of other Arctic countries. However, many are unaware that climate change is caused by human activities, and those most affected by it seem to be the least informed. This disconnect between personal experience and knowledge of human-induced climate change is influenced by cultural factors. Bridging this gap is crucial for climate adaptation, science communication, and knowledge transfer in Greenland.

NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE (2023)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

New climate models reveal faster and larger increases in Arctic precipitation than previously projected

Michelle R. McCrystall et al.

Summary: As the Arctic continues to warm at a faster rate compared to the rest of the planet, the hydrological cycle intensifies with increased precipitation and evaporation, leading to a projected earlier transition from a snow- to rain-dominated Arctic in the summer and autumn at potentially lower levels of global warming. The latest CMIP6 models show a faster Arctic warming and sea-ice loss, highlighting the need for increased attention to the environmental changes happening in the region.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Arctic rain on snow events: bridging observations to understand environmental and livelihood impacts

Mark C. Serreze et al.

Summary: Arctic rain on snow events can have profound impacts on the environment and human livelihoods, sometimes leading to massive starvation-induced die-offs of animals. Systematic detection and understanding of these events require collaboration with community members and indigenous knowledge-holders, in addition to utilizing data from satellite remote sensing, atmospheric reanalyses, and meteorological station records.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS (2021)

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Article Anthropology