Arctic sea ice is melting at an alarming speed, and while it's expected to continue if not accelerate, there may be periods over the coming decades where it rebounds. That's according to a fascinating article published by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
Scientists found that the recent, dramatic recession of Arctic ice could not be explained by natural causes alone. However, if climate change continues and the world grows warmer, the Arctic will become ice free during summer months.
Myriad factors could aid in the slow-down of Arctic sea ice retreat, the scientists found, wind patterns in particular. And the temperature patterns of the late 20th and early 21st century led them to conclude about a 50-50 chance that ice would expand or retreat.
All that said though, the scientists did find that about 50 percent of the ice had disappeared as result of manmade carbon emissions. Read the full story here.