Mika Rantanen
Mika Rantanen is a climate scientist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute known for his research on Arctic climate change and sea ice dynamics. He has contributed to understanding the impacts of extreme weather events on sea ice formation and melting, particularly in the context of global warming. Rantanen has highlighted the alarming trends in Arctic temperatures and their implications for sea ice extent, emphasizing the urgent need for action against climate change. He was recently in the news for his remarks on the record low sea ice levels observed in February, attributing these changes to a combination of meteorological events and long-term climate change.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,878 | $2,700,000 | 950$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,768 | $2,000,000 | 1,150$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,337 | $240,000 | 149$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 4,993 | $55,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 4 | 147,281,917 | 69,976 | $4,995,000 | 2,280$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Mika Rantanen, a climatologist from the same institute, predicts that records may continue to be broken in August, even in Arctic regions.
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Italy:
Mika Rantanen is a climatologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute who reported on the unprecedented heatwave.
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Serbia:
Dr. Mika Rantanen from the Finnish Meteorological Institute reported on the extreme heat wave in Finland.
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United Kingdom:
Mika Rantanen is a climate scientist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute who commented on the unprecedented heatwave.
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United States:
Mika Rantanen is a researcher at the Finnish Meteorological Institute.
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Bulgaria:
Mika Rantanen is a climatologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute who discussed the impact of warming on sea ice.
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United Kingdom:
Mika Rantanen is a climate scientist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute who discussed the causes of the lowest Arctic sea ice extent on record.
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