Arctic sea ice has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years, despite human-induced global warming. Climate modelling suggests this is due to natural climate variations. It’s considered a temporary reprieve and before long the rate of sea ice decline will catch up with the longer term rate of loss. The slowdown may continue for a further five to 10 years and, when it ends, is likely to be followed by faster-than-average sea ice decline.
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