Polar sea ice coverage remains at near-record lows
Warmth continued its steady march across the world last month, making for the fourth hottest September on record for the globe and the fourth warmest year to date, according to the latest analysis by scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
![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)