Arctic sea ice had its weakest winter buildup since record-keeping began 47 years ago, a symptom of climate change that will have repercussions globally, scientists said Thursday. The Arctic ...

Experts warn of cascading impacts from record-low sea ice levels: ' ... For example, the Arctic has lost about 70% of its ice volume since the 1980s, according to The Economist.

This photo was taken during a record-low year for Arctic sea ice. In 2012, the minimum sea ice extent — the lowest amount of sea ice coverage in a given year — was the lowest since records ...

The sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean was at its smallest extent on record. Scientists predict that within the next 15 years this ice cap will disappear in summer for the first time in millennia ...

This winter the maximum extent of Arctic sea ice was the smallest it has been on record. As the ice cap melts, rising seas could destroy coastal cities and swallow low-lying islands.

Known as the world's refrigerator, the Arctic is losing sea ice at alarming rates. The detriment to polar bears has been well documented due to the loss of feeding opportunities due to the melt.