2024 Arctic Report Card: The Arctic tundra is now emitting carbon

Experts describe the rapid changes they’re witnessing—and the consequences for people and wildlife that touch every region of the globe.

The Arctic can feel like a far-off place, disconnected from daily life if you aren’t one of the 4 million people who live there. Yet, the changes underway in the Arctic as temperatures rise can profoundly affect lives around the world.