FACTS ~

# Sea ice extent has been dramatically reduced since 1979.
# Since measurements began in 2004, there has been a dramatic decrease in sea ice thickness.
# Greenland is losing ice mass and the rate is accelerating.
# Antarctica is losing ice mass and the rate is accelerating.
# The average mass balance of the glaciers with available long-term observation series around the world continues to decrease.
# 90% of worldwide glaciers are retreating