Record-Low Antarctic Sea Ice Sparks Emergency Polar Summit

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The Scientists at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts(ECMWF) have confirmed that Antarctic sea ice extent has hit a record low for the third consecutive year, falling 20% below the December average

This accelerated melting, described as "uncharted territory" by researchers, has prompted an emergency convening of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Wellington, New Zealand. The focus is on urgently revising conservation protocols for the fragile continent.