Russia’s war is weakening scientists’ ability to track the climate.

Context: War hampers climate data collection, impacting Arctic monitoring efforts.

Impact of War on Climate:

• Collateral damage from geopolitical events affects scientific efforts worldwide.
• The collapse of global collaborations hinders scientific research in the Arctic.
• Exclusion of Russian data biases climate models, hindering accuracy.

Way forward:

• Suggestions to counter bias include seeking data from similar Arctic regions.
• Open data sharing and standardization are crucial for effective climate research.
• Scientists emphasize the importance of continuous data collection despite challenges.
• Urgent need for safeguarding continuous observation networks amid conflicts.

Source: The Hindu