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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 winter sea ice has fallen to its third-lowest level on record, covering about a million square kilometres less than the long-term average. Scientists say global heating is the likely driver of the losses and warn that the decline has become a persistent problem rather than a one-off event, raising concerns about knock-on effects for ocean circulation and global climate systems.
Why now: The new record-low measurement highlights accelerating polar ice loss linked to climate change.
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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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