In July 2025, data from the Canadian Ice Service (CIS) revealed an unexpected finding: sea ice coverage in the Western Arctic from June 25 to July 16 was above average, marking the third-highest level in over 20 years and surpassing measurements from 1981, when tracking began. This snapshot, drawn from official government statistics, contrasts sharply with decades of alarmist predictions about vanishing Arctic ice, famously championed by figures like Al Gore, who in 2006 predicted an ice-free Arctic by 2013-2014.
The data, detailed by sources like Climate Science Press, has sparked debate, especially given past controversies. In 2017, National Geographic’s viral video of a starving polar bear fueled climate change fears, only for the outlet to later admit the bear’s condition wasn’t conclusively tied to sea ice loss—a narrative built on speculation. Similarly, Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth faced scrutiny, with a 2007 UK court ruling citing nine inaccuracies, including exaggerated sea ice claims.
While the 2025 figures highlight a strong year for Western Arctic ice, they don’t negate the broader trend. CIS and NSIDC data confirm a ~12% per-decade decline in Arctic sea ice since 1979, with multi-year ice at historic lows. The 2025 anomaly likely reflects short-term weather patterns or ice drift, not a reversal of long-term loss. Critics argue the shift from “global warming” to “climate change” as a catch-all term allows activists to link unrelated events—like wildfires or tsunamis—to climate narratives, often muddling the science.
This single data point won’t likely sway staunch advocates, but it underscores the complexity of Arctic ice dynamics. For detailed charts and data, visit ice-glaces.ec.gc.ca or nsidc.org.
https://clashdaily.com/2025/07/latest-arctic-ice-measurements-are-in-someone-get-al-gore-a-tissue/
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