1. As Arctic sea ice melts supertankers and container ships could travel regularly through the Arctic, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions.
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2. In the UK, scientists estimate between 20,000 and 40,000 deaths a year are related to cold winter weather. A report from the Faculty of Public Health found that average rise of 1 degrees Celsius could reduce this number by as many as 8,000 a year.
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3. Northern Canada's only deep water port, at Churchill, is able to operate longer each year as the port stays ice-free for longer.
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4. The endangered Grey Nurse Shark gets a life line.
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5. Greenland's tiny capital, Nuuk, is receiving record numbers of visitors this year. The retreating sea ice is means there is a longer tourist season and more cruise ships are arriving from the USA.
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