How climate change is speeding up the great Arctic melt

The climate of the Arctic is rapidly changing as global warming continues to rise. NBC News' Chase Cain breaks down the melt and speaks to Glaciologist Mauri Pelto about how climate change is affecting the  glaciers. 

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[anuragchakraborty]

I don't see any celebrities changing their lifestyle anytime soon. Just look at Taylor Swift.

[johnnyluca]

Even if it's true, the sad reality is that humans are doomed by their own greed and ambitions. Enjoy the moment while we are here.

[visibletoausersonyoutube]

Earth will survive, humans will not. Mars won't save humanity.

[tjrez]

Yeah its probably not a good idea to cut down the rain forest and all the deforestation

[Tm-eglx]

We were told the arctic would be ice free by 2014
Did somebody put the ice back when we weren't looking ?

[Michael-qowx]

When the ancient permafrost melts it will release even more CO2 and methane into the air

[Celexanomnom]

On the bright side, no more Florida 🍿

[brianrobinson]

Is he the same expert who predicted all glaciers would be gone from Glacier Park?

[tossancuyota]

well alot of people in this planet are greedy

[Zack-ib]

Good luck explaining that to Donald Trump. All he will say is drill baby drill.

[MrNiceGuy]

I solar power my freezer and make ice to rebuild glacier

[mujkocka]

It’s too late I suspect. People has no sense of urgency and government not acting

[BladeMasterz]

"The Great Filter" We are just here temporarily. Humans have 500 years left at best. Look what we did in 200 years of industrialization.

[madeinfoxtrap]

Arctic receives
24 hours of
Sunlight
During
Summer
But
24 hours of
Darkness in
Winter…..

[dennis]

how about taking the irritating banner off.

[yellowyellowyellow]

I’m so proud of not caring about climate change

[julienrockingham-ipco]

This is for all the Homeowners and parents to figure out

[aleksanderkuncwicz]

People will have to help north africa make more canals so the arctic doesnt melt.

[TheDoomWizard]

We lose the arctic, we lose the world.

[will-zpkc]

Satellite images show no change in arctic ice since 2007.