Arctic Report Card: Background and Key Finding

Speakers: Rick Thoman (ACCAP Climate Specialist), John Walsh (Climate Scientist) and Robb Kaler (USFW Migratory Bird Management)

During this month’s VAWS webinar, we will review the process used to create the Arctic Report Card, the value of the information that is provided, and key findings from this year’s report.

The Arctic Report Card checks in annually on the state of the Arctic by examining key “vital signs,” ranging from air and ocean temperature to sea ice and snow. The report also discusses emerging topics like increased Arctic ship traffic. It is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with international author teams and released at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union.