Rising temperatures and sea ice loss in Antarctica have scientists raising alarm bells.
Since the beginning of September, temperatures in the atmosphere above Antarctica have soared by over 35°C.
Coupled with record lows in sea ice cover over the last decade, scientists say this could be a sign that Antarctic weather patterns have shifted permanently – and the knock on effects could be catastrophic.
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