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The Guardian reports

Sea ice helps protect the glaciers and ice caps that would cause massive sea level rise when lost, climate scientists warn

The area of sea ice around Antarctica has hit a record low, with scientists reporting “never having seen such an extreme situation before”. The ice extent is expected to shrink even further before this year’s summer melting season ends.

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