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Though a recent study called into question the current estimated rate of ice loss at the poles, there's no question as that ice loss is a major problem, and a harsh reality in the Arctic. Case in point: a soon-to-be-released study scooped at Climate Progress reveals further evidence that the oldest, thickest see ice is currently undergoing a sharp drop off, and is being filled in by more ephemeral, seasonally occurring ice. What's more, is that judging by the data, it looks highly probable that 2010 brought the lowest levels of ice volume the Arctic has ever seen.Article continues: Rapid Decline of Oldest, Thickest Arctic Sea Ice Tracked in New Study
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