New paper finds Arctic sea ice is controlled by natural cycles – Published in Geophysical Research Letters
Study 'finds Arctic sea ice extent is determined primarily by the natural ~60-90 year cycle of the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation [AMO], not greenhouse gases. According to the authors, "Arctic sea ice is intrinsically linked to Atlantic multidecadal [natural] variability" finding a ~60-90 year cycle of "Covariability between sea ice and Atlantic multidecadal variability as represented by the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) index is evident during the instrumental record."
The paper adds to many other peer-reviewed publications finding changes in Arctic sea ice are primarily related to natural variability of ocean and atmospheric oscillations, storm and wind activity, and not changes in greenhouse gases.
