We Charted Arctic Sea Ice for Nearly Every Day Since 1979. You’ll See a Trend. – The New York Times
Article Synopsis – Arctic sea ice has been in steep decline for decades – falling 13 percent per decade since the 1970s when satellites were first used to record sea ice. The 10 lowest ice minimums — measured each September, after the summer thaw — have all been recorded since 2007. The decline in sea ice is bad news for polar bears that depend on the ice for hunting. It also exposes dark open ocean areas, which absorb more heat and starts a feedback process that accelerates the melting. To read the actual article click here.