Arctic sea ice extent is now officially the highest it has been in 18-years. Volume (unadjusted) is higher than the 2004-13 mean. Trend since 2003 is negligible, but since 1979 is down.

You'd think we'd hear about how great this is, but not one peep from scientists or the press. pic.twitter.com/tvR8WV3taJ

— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) December 31, 2021