I'm calling it, 2014 will be the lowest year in arctic sea ice minimum (~Sep10)

[KonstantinosM]

Ice increases our planets albido lowering the amount of energy that is reflected back into space. The arctic ice minimum is important because it happens while the arctic is receiving most of its yearly sunlight, in the summer.

As the extent lowers, the rate at which it melts in the summer is increased.

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[pedrog]

I'm so tired of this erratic weather and it will only get worse...

[bluefirecorp]

Is this a prediction for just this year (new record low this year) or a prediction forever (it'll never go below this year)?

[KonstantinosM]

Is this a prediction for just this year (new record low this year) or a prediction forever (it'll never go below this year)?

It is a non-scientific guesstimation for breaking the summer low record at around september 10.

I'm basing it on the exponentially lower summer minimums of arctic ice and the extra CO2 and methane on the atmosphere + Historical and current data.

It is not, however based on any models, equations, or scientific fact. More like calling a bet.

Edit: So the prediction is just for this year and not forever.

[Vod]

Seems like a safe bet.