Why Arctic Ice Melt Has Unexpectedly Slowed—and Why It Won’t Last

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that Arctic ice melt has slowed unexpectedly since 2005, puzzling scientists. While natural ocean variations may have caused a temporary slowdown, researchers warn that accelerated melting is likely to return soon—despite climate deniers misusing the findings to dismiss global warming.