Asthe Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, scientists are bracing for an environmental milestone: the first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean. New research shows that this event could occur as early as 2027 — a sobering prediction that highlights the rapidly escalating effects of climate change.

As the Arctic ice retreats, scientists warn of a pivotal moment approaching. Could the first ice-free day be just around the corner?

The first ice-free day in the Arctic could happen within three years, according to a new study. The research team used computer models to predict when the first ice-free day could happen in the northernmost ocean.