Miller, B. (2016, November 19). Arctic, Antarctic sea ice at record lows. Retrieved November 19, 2016, from http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/18/world/sea-ice-arctic-antarctic-lows/index.html/

The Arctic sea ice has been on a decline for a long time now but the Antarctic has had steady growth until now. October has seen record low sea ice levels and it is not looking to get better. More sunlight was able to heat the sea during the summer when the ice had retreated keeping ice from forming in October and November, which is when the most ice is formed. The Arctic and Antarctic have polar vortexes that keep most of the cold air at the poles. However with the lack of sea ice researchers are looking at one theory which shows the polar vortexes sending out more cold air and winter storms.

This is not good, and is just proof that we have not done enough. The laws and legislation are either too weak or not being enforced. The government needs to review older regulations and improve them as it seems that there are too many loopholes in them. If the poles are to last than the world is in deep trouble. Even rising tides are influenced by the decrease in sea ice, coastal cities are not going to be there if this continues. In my mind this should spark a greater conversation than I have seen as it seems to have been glossed over.