Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low

According to a recent study, Antarctic sea ice has reached a record low due to rising global temperatures, with no quick solution to reverse the damage.

  • The continent's minimum summer ice cover fell to a new low in February, following a drop below 2 million square kilometers in 2022.
  • This year's sea ice minimum is 20% lower than the 40-year average, equivalent to nearly 10 times the size of New Zealand.
  • Global warming from fossil fuel consumption has made Antarctica more susceptible to extreme events.
  • Climate change will lead to increased heatwaves, ice shelf collapses, and sea ice declines.
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