Arctic saw warmest year on record, temp up 3.5°C since 1900
Average temperatures in the Arctic have risen by 3.5°C since 1900, according to a report by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures in the region continue to rise at double the rate of the planet as a whole. In 2016, Arctic witnessed its warmest year on record, with sea ice hitting second lowest level on record in September.