Scientists in the Arctic are warning that this summer’s record-breaking melt is part of an accelerating trend with profound implications.
“Norwegian researchers report that the sea ice is becoming significantly thinner and more vulnerable. Last month, the annual thaw of the region’s floating ice reached the lowest level since satellite monitoring began, more than 30 years ago. It is thought the scale of the decline may even affect Europe’s weather. The melt is set to continue for at least another week – the peak is usually reached in mid-September – while temperatures here remain above freezing…”
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