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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 extent since records began, according to The Guardian. Coverage came up roughly a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, and scientists point to global heating as the likely driver of the losses, warning that the shrinking ice is now a persistent problem rather than a one-off anomaly.
Why now: The record-low sea ice figures highlight accelerating climate change impacts in Antarctica, drawing fresh scientific warnings.
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- 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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