Arctic Report Card 2017 - Climate Change Impacts and Implications

Explore the findings of the 2017 Arctic Report Card in this 42-minute press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into the rapid warming of the Arctic and its far-reaching consequences for global economy, weather, climate, sea level, trade, and security. Learn about the latest data on Arctic environmental changes, including air and sea surface temperatures, sea ice, snow cover, Greenland ice sheet, vegetation, and marine plankton abundance. Discover special reports on Eastern Bering Sea fisheries, Arctic wildfires, and permafrost conditions affecting Arctic communities. Hear insights from leading experts, including NOAA officials and scientists, as they discuss the implications of these unprecedented changes and their impact on Arctic ecosystems and beyond.

Introduction
Why is the Arctic important
Arctic Report Card 2017
Average Air Temperature
Sea Surface Temperature
Guest Essay
Seth Borenstein
Randy Shostak
NOAA Deputy Administrator
Sea Ice and Climate
Pollock
Quotas
Defense Concerns
Extreme Events
Presidents in the Arctic
White House Meeting
Brian Resnick
Michael Tennyson
Bud Ward