Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040

Dekortage writes in with a new study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research suggesting that the North Pole may be clear of ice in summer as soon as 2040, decades earlier than previously thought. From the article: "'As the ice retreats, the ocean transports more heat to the Arctic and the open water absorbs more sunlight, further accelerating the rate of warming and leading to the loss of more ice,' Holland said in the statement. 'This is a positive feedback loop with dramatic implications for the entire Arctic.'"

Sea Level?

[Mizled]

Does this mean the sea level will rise some?

I'm a step ahead...

[Lord_Slepnir]

I've already started buying beach front property in Nevada.

Re:Like the Tundra Methane Story before this

[CorSci81]

True, but at least we will get some new shipping lanes out of it.

Re:I'm a step ahead...

[sponga]

Mehhhhh I decided to invest my money into concrete industry and building bigger walls.

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Hello??

[jam244]

HELLO? CAN ANYONE SEE THIS?

I'm writing from the future to tell everyone that the polar ice caps melted in 2045, and Atlantis was found underneath what was once called the North Pole. The earth's magnetic poles are in the middle of swapping, so it's about 135 degrees Fahrenheit there today.

Good news, though: Duke Nukem Forever is being released next year!

Re:Slashdot: late as ever.

[LiquidCoooled]

No, no, no you have it all wrong, lets imagine a real future:

Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040
Posted by kdawson on 13:40 Tue December 12, 2043

Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040
Posted by Zonk on 12:10 Tue December 14, 2043

Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040
Posted by cmdrtaco on 17:40 Tue December 15, 2043

Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040
Posted by Zonk on 17:49 Tue December 15, 2043

Arctic Ice May Melt By 2040
Posted by Zonk on 23:34 Tue December 19, 2043

Re:Sea Level?

[Chris Burke]

Yeah I'm a dolt. I was thinking for some dumb reason that the ice cap would be frozen salt water.

Re:Hello??

[D4rk Fx]

Good news, though: Duke Nukem Forever is being released next year!

I can't believe you 2XXX'ers fell for that. I'm from the year 3042 and Duke Nukem forever still hasn't been released.

Re:Skeptical.

[Chosen Reject]

Wouldn't it be cool if we hook up a machine to the cows rear just like a milking machine. Then we would have an abundant supply of natural gas and be able to end much of the oil/coal usage. Then we would be like the native Americans. When they killed a buffalo, they used every part of it. We raise a cow to eat, and now we would be using every part of it. Beef, leather, tripe, manure, milk, bull-riding, and now abundant supplies of natural gas. It's a win-win situation. Unless you're the cow with the machine in your anus. But then, it wasn't exactly a win for them before that either.

Tekeli-li!

[Pvt. Cthulhu]

isn't anyone worried about the antarctic? If it warms up there, more and more fools will make expeditions there, and awake the Old Ones!

Liberal Lies

[eno2001]

The liberal moonbats are at it again. They're using all this "science" to provide us with "answers" about things which are essentially unknowable. And why? It's a vast liberal conspiracy that is meant to try and gain the hearts and minds of the weak willed and fey. But we modern conservatives are made of stern stuff!! We don't need "science" to tell us about the world around us. We use what's right in front of us: reality. If global warming WERE happening, which it isn't, it should be warmer outside today than it was in the past at this time of year. And even then, those liberals spin everything and flip-flop. You tell them that it's actually colder and they say that's a sign of global warming! What tricksters!! Well thankfully, the world has joined the conservative party and after the landslide win for Bush in 2004, it's obvious that things are NEVER going back. Don't believe in the lies that the liberals tell you or try to scare you with. It's purely scare tactics of a dying belief system. Instead, accept that as rugged individualists, we in the conservative parties will triumph over any adversity. We are strong. We are adaptable. Even IF global warming were happening WHICH it isn't, business would build special suits, vehicles and housing and create new materials to live on a hotter planet. The market will decide! And besides, my Enron stocks are way up there today. Thanks Cheney! :)

Arrgh!

[benhocking]

I mean:

Land
~~~ = Sinkholes?
Ice

Re:Skeptical.

[jazman_777]

Foxnews: big mistake. Slashdot is where the experts prowl.

Re:Huh?

[Moofie]

If you can't treat a nosebleed, what makes you think you can treat a sucking chest wound?

Re:No change in sea level.

[sporkme]

Thanks.

Unless.... wait... [googles your post]