Scientists sound the alarm after Antarctic sea ice reaches unnerving record: 'Last year was outrageous, and it's happened again'

Story by Kaiyo Funaki

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Researchers are concerned that Antarctica is facing a new reality, with the continent on pace to have historically low sea ice levels for the second year in a row. 

What's happening?

A report from the Guardian detailed the rapidly declining rate at which Antarctica is retaining its surrounding sea ice.   

What can I do to help reverse declining sea ice levels?

Since this issue stems from an overheating planet, anything we do to reduce our overreliance on dirty energy sources that pollute the atmosphere is a positive step. 

Actions with a broad effect, such as donating to your favorite climate organization, are the best place to start. Personal moves can add up, too — try upgrading to electric yard tools or ditching plastic containers to help drive down unnecessary pollution. 

We can also support circular brands that focus on sustainability, including Patagonia, which transitioned to an infinitely recyclable material to repair wetsuits, and Pandora, which now uses only recyclable rare metals for its jewelry.