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Antarctic sea ice shrinking, hits near-record low in 2024

Livescience.com — April 22, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Antarctic sea ice extent has been shrinking in summer, with record lows in recent years. In February 2023, it hit a minimum of 737,000 sq mi. By 2024, it reached another near-record low of 766,400 sq mi. Scientists are alarmed by this "regime shift" and its global impacts. Declining sea ice affects ecosystems, ocean circulation, and could trigger irreversible tipping points. Urgent CO2 emission cuts are crucial.

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