The Arctic region is facing a significant environmental threat as melting ice leads to increased shipping in the area. While new rules aim to reduce airborne toxins from ships, concerns persist about the discharge from scrubbers that still pose a threat to the fragile Arctic ecosystem. This highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and international cooperation to protect the Arctic environment from the impacts of increased maritime activity. Additionally, a devastating event unfolded in Switzerland as a glacier collapse buried most of the village of Blatten. This catastrophic incident brought down large chunks of the glacier, leading to extensive destruction. These recent events underscore the far-reaching consequences of climate change and the pressing need for global action to address its impacts.