WASHINGTON (AP) — Though this is the time the Arctic is supposed to be refreezing, scientists say sea ice there hit record low levels for November. In the crucial Barents Sea, floating ice decreased when it would be expected to grow.
Arctic sea ice extended for 3.5 million square miles (9.1 million square kilometers) — 309,000 square miles (800,000 square kilometers) below the record set in 2006. The National Snow and Ice Data Center says it was the seventh month this year to set a record low.
Some Arctic air was 18 degrees warmer (10 degrees Celsius) than normal and seawater was 7 degrees (4 degrees Celsius) above normal, preventing sea ice from forming. Data center scientist Julienne Stroeve blamed natural weather patterns and man-made global warming.
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A brief history of Climate Change in one Act
Climate Scientists to GOP Politicians:
“See us now or see us later”
GOP Politicians to Scientists: “Climate change is a hoax to get grant money; and besides there’s nothing anyone can do about it”
Trump Supporters to anyone within bellowing distance:
“Climate Change is a hoax 'cause Al Gore’s fat, lives in a big house and drives a car.”
Climate Scientists:
“Perhaps we can get research positions in Asia or the EU.”
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