This is stated in the report of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the USA, which is cited by The Guardian.

According to scientists, the Arctic is warming four times faster than the planet as a whole. The main reason is the burning of fossil fuels, which leads to heat accumulation and disrupts the balance of the region, which plays a key role in regulating the global climate.

In 2025, the maximum area of sea ice became the smallest in 47 years of satellite observations. In addition, the region recorded a record amount of precipitation, most of which was not snow, but rain. Because of this, the area of snow cover in June decreased by half compared to 60 years ago.

Scientists also note that since the 1980s, the oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic has decreased by more than 95%. Over the past month, the ice area has been the lowest in the entire history of observations, indicating a likely continuation of the negative trend. korrespondent.net.