Arctic Ice July - Update #5

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 06:42 in Earth & Climate

Arctic Ice July - Update #5 The sharp decline in ice extent slowed somewhat during July.  Some people are claiming this as a sign of recovery. If you are going downhill at full throttle and you take your foot off the gas you will slow down.  A bit.  But if the brakes aren't working you are in for an exciting time. Loss of ice extent has slowed down.  A bit.  In plain language: loss of ice continues to be a lot more rapid than has been considered normal historically. read more

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