A new international report shows that Arctic temperatures are rising higher and faster than expected, and the effects are already being felt around the world. "The Arctic's climate is shifting to a new state," warns the report. "This transformation has profound implications for people, resources and ecosystems worldwide."  The Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost in the Arctic (SWIPA) assessment was written by more than 90 scientists from around the world who compiled the latest northern research on how climate change is affecting the Arctic ice and ecosystems. ASP researchers contribute to the report.  Read more....