Arctic hit by record-breaking summer heat – researchers

Ice is melting at an accelerated pace, intensifying climate disruption, scientists have reported

The Arctic region has experienced its hottest summer on record, with temperatures soaring well above average and sea ice dropping to dangerously low levels, according to new research published on the Arctic News blog. The extreme heat has worsened climate disruption, the study warned.

New findings from the National Snow and Ice Data Center...