sea ice

After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.

Global warming driven by the burning of fossil fuels has made Antarctica more vulnerable to extreme events, the study said.

The Artic, home to millions of square kilometres of ice essential for keeping the planet cool, is warming at three times the global rate.

Scientists behind the publication hope that this discovery will lead to a better understanding of sea ice dynamics over time.

Researchers saw for themselves the dramatic effects of global warming on ice in the region, considered "the epicentre of climate change.

The world is getting warmer, as greenhouse gases reach historic highs and Arctic sea ice melts, making 2013 one of the hottest years on record, international scientists said Thursday.