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Source: BBC News, December 11, 2007
By Jonathan Amos
Science reporter, BBC News, San Francisco

Arctic summers ice-free 'by 2013'

NOTE: Because Arctic ice is already floating, melting this does not directly add to sea level rise. However, the Arctic ice melting changes the reflectivity of the Earth, adding to warming on a global scale.

"Scientists in the US have presented one of the most dramatic forecasts yet for the disappearance of Arctic sea ice.

NOTE: since arctic ice is floating already, it's melting does not directly raise sea level. But the fact that the water is darker than the ice helps the planet absorb more heat over time.

BBC Monday, August 13, 2007. Reported by Mark Kinver:

You can read the whole article here:Arctic sea ice set to hit new low

"Arctic sea ice is expected to retreat to a record low by the end of this summer, scientists have predicted.