Science & technology | It’s grim down south
Antarctic sea ice is at a record low
The continent seems to be following in the Arctic’s footsteps
WINTER IS COMING to an end in Antarctica, while summer is wrapping up at the other end of the globe. During this time, sea ice in the south reaches its highest yearly extent, whereas in the north it drops to its annual minimum.
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