The New York Times
A “crazy year” in the Arctic has resulted in the second-lowest extent of sea ice in the region, scientists said Monday. Researchers with the National Snow and Ice Data Center said the minimum was most likely reached on Sept. 15, with 1.44 million square miles of ocean covered in ice. Only 2012 has had a lower minimum, with the 14 lowest ice years occurring in the past 14 years.
