Arctic Winter Turns Green as Rain Replaces Snow
Scientists in Svalbard were stunned to find rain and greenery during their Arctic winter fieldwork, a stark sign of climate change. Typically blanketed in snow, the region experienced record-breaking warmth in January 2025, disrupting ecosystems and threatening polar bear habitats. “This is a seasonal shift with massive consequences,” said climate scientist Dr. Olaf Berg. X users are sharing images of the green Arctic, calling it a “climate wake-up call.”
Why It Matters: These changes signal accelerating Arctic warming, with global implications for sea levels and weather patterns.
