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They just released the ice extent in the arctic today, and it is the 2nd lowest in 1 million years.
The lowest being 2012 due to a very anomalous heat wave that pushed through the barents straight. If that heatwave happened today the reduction in ice this year would be much worse than it already is.
The reduction of ice removes weight from the sea floor and the ceiling above, preventing Methane release to the atmosphere.
As the ice recedes more methane is released, which has even more devastating consequences than CO2.
They just released the ice extent in the arctic today, and it is the 2nd lowest in 1 million years.
The lowest being 2012 due to a very anomalous heat wave that pushed through the barents straight. If that heatwave happened today the reduction in ice this year would be much worse than it already is.
The reduction of ice removes weight from the sea floor and the ceiling above, preventing Methane release to the atmosphere.
As the ice recedes more methane is released, which has even more devastating consequences than CO2.