Arctic and Antarctic sea ice coverage remain at near-record lows
With a warm start to the year and only one month remaining, the globe remains on track to go down as the third warmest year in the 138-year climate record.
![A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA) A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/2022-03/Photo-collage-climate-scenarios-global-climate-reports-NOAA-image-landscapes-NO-NOAA-Logo.jpg?h=ae90aac8&itok=XjAyXlRn)
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA)