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Antarctic winter sea ice hits third-lowest level on record
Original: Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Antarctic sea ice during the southern winter has reached its third-lowest peak extent since records began, falling around a million square kilometres below the long-term average. Scientists say global heating is the likely driver and warn this is no longer a problem to address but an ongoing reality, as rising ocean temperatures make recovery increasingly unlikely.
Why now: New data showing record-low winter ice confirms accelerating polar warming, alarming scientists and climate observers.
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Evidence
- Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ · The Guardian
Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses
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