Even remote #Arctic regions carry traces of human-induced pollution – from soot to #plastics, #methane to #pesticides. Several of our Working Groups monitor & address pollutants. Their findings have raised awareness & contributed to national actions & international conventions. pic.twitter.com/JDguwewS9t

During May, the rate of Antarctic sea ice growth was slow relative to the 1981-2010 average, but faster than 2023. As of 6/1, Antarctic sea ice extent was 10.52 MM sq km (4.06 MM sq miles) which is 1.14 MM sq km (440,000 sq mi) below the 1981-2010 average. bit.ly/4e7Y8Q0 pic.twitter.com/HTIyYg5u4X

The average Arctic sea ice extent for May 2024 was 12.78 MM sq km (4.93 MM sq mi), tying for 12th lowest in the satellite record. As of the beginning of June, extent is well below average in the Hudson Bay and slightly below average elsewhere. Learn more: bit.ly/4e7Y8Q0 pic.twitter.com/varh1v5An0

Last month's total #Arctic sea ice volume averaged the 10th lowest on record for the month of May... See more at zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-ice-volumethickness/ pic.twitter.com/qpjH6PYKWK