Which organisation has recently published the 'Arctic Report Card'?
A) United Nations Environment Programme
B) World Meteorological Organisation
C) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
D) Greenpeace
Answer : C
Description :
The Arctic tundra has transformed from a carbon sink to a carbon emitter, as confirmed by a new analysis in the 'Arctic Report Card' by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Arctic tundra is a vast, treeless biome that is particularly cold, dry, and rocky land.
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