Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record

A new study reveals that the recent slowdown in Arctic sea ice melt was only temporary, with 2024-2025 seeing the largest year-to-year wintertime decline on record. Researchers warn that the long-term trend of rapid ice loss is accelerating again.
Researchers found between 2024 and 2025 Arctic sea ice declined by 5.8%, the largest year-to-year wintertime drop ever recorded. Researchers found between 2024 and 2025 Arctic sea ice declined by 5.8%, the largest year-to-year wintertime drop ever recorded. Environment Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’
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