In recent years, the Arctic's role in climate change has become much more prominent with far-reaching consequences as the region acts as a regulator of the Earths climate, including the weather patterns in Europe.
Viimastel aastatel on Arktika roll kliimamuutustes muutunud palju olulisemaks ning sellel vivad olla kaugeleulatuvad tagajrjed, kuna piirkond on Maa kliima, sealhulgas Euroopa ilmastikumustrite reguleerija.