The future of the Arctic's ice is in jeopardy due to rising levels of black carbon in the atmosphere.

Black carbon is a pollutant that is produced when fossil fuels are burned. It is a major contributor to climate change and has a particularly harmful effect on the Arctic region.

When black carbon particles fall on snow or ice, they darken the surface and reduce their ability to reflect sunlight. This causes the snow or ice to absorb more heat, accelerating melting.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2022/08/08/arctic-ice/