Antarctic Sea Ice on Verge of Record Winter Low for Second Consecutive Year
The Antarctic is once again facing an alarming environmental milestone as its sea ice edges toward a record winter low for the second consecutive year. In 2023, the sea ice surrounding the southernmost continent saw an unprecedented reduction of 1.6 million square kilometers below the long-term average—an area comparable to the combined size of Britain, France, Germany, and Spain. This year, the trend has continued, and recent data reveals even lower sea ice levels than last year. Sea Ice at
