Speedy and slushy North Pole melts faster than expected

Posted by: Stefan on: July 20, 2009

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“[Recent data on the ice cover] appear to be tracking the most pessimistic of the models,” which call for an ice-free summer in 2013 […] 2013 is starting to look as though it is a lot more reasonable prediction.”

— Warwick Vincent, director, Centre for Northern Studies, Laval University, Quebec (source : Reuters)