Concerning new warnings have emerged regarding global warming. In February, temperatures rose above average while a record decrease in sea ice cover was recorded.

The sea ice cover has retreated to its lowest level in history. The data obtained has heightened concerns regarding global warming. The current situation was announced by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, part of the European Union. Last month was recorded as the third warmest February on record.

As a result, a record drop in ice cover covering the surface of the Antarctic Ocean was seen.

ICE COVER DROPPED TO 16 MILLION SQUARE KILOMETERS The ice cover dropped to as low as 16 million square kilometers. It is emphasized that the decrease in ice cover will have negative impacts on both climate, humans, and ecosystems. It is warned that these impacts will not only be felt in the region but also worldwide. Attention is drawn to the increasing effect of ice melt on global warming.

GLOBAL WARMING IS INCREASING While snow and ice reflect sunlight, ocean water absorbs this sunlight, leading to an increase in global warming. Last month, temperatures were above average in North America, Eastern Europe, and East Asia, with a noticeable increase in temperatures especially at the Arctic Circle.

TEMPERATURE ABOVE AVERAGE In the Arctic Circle, temperatures rose 4 degrees above the average between 1991-2020. It is stated that due to the temperature increase, there was an average 26% decrease in ice cover in the Antarctic Sea.