Sea ice extent in Arctic and Antarctic reached record lows in November

‘Almost unprecedented’ event attributed to warm temperatures and winds, with some areas more than 20C (36F) warmer than usualBoth the Arctic and Antarctic experienced record lows in sea ice extent in November, with scientists astonished to see Arctic ice actually retreating at a time when the region enters the cold darkness of winter.Related: The fate of Arctic sea ice – Science Weekly podcastContinue reading...