New online! Drivers and environmental impacts of Arctic shipping
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s43017-026-00790-2Arctic shipping is increasing owing to sea ice melt offering more efficient alternatives to traditional shipping routes, leading to negative impacts across the atmosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. This Review discusses the factors influencing trends in Arctic shipping, the associated environmental impacts and potential pathways towards sustainable solutions.
