Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than projected by the latest computer models, according to a new study by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the University of Colorado.
In the study, "Arctic Sea Ice Decline: Faster Than Forecast?", published today in the online edition of Geophysical Research Letters, scientists compared simulations of past climate with observations from satellites and aircraft and ship reports to determine that ice melted faster from 1953-2006 than even the worst-case scenario projection, including those used in assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. More info here.
