NEW YORK — The extent of Arctic sea ice this week shrunk to a new low in the era of satellite record-keeping that began in 1979. The increased expanse of water near the top of the world could have implications for global shipping, wildlife and even international diplomacy.
这周北极海冰的范围内的冰缩减到自1979年卫星观测以来的历史新低 。世界之巅的冰逐渐减少,水逐渐增多将会影响全球的航运业,野生动物生活环境,甚至各国外交政策 。