It seems that Dr Maslowki thinks that the loss of polar ice is a real possibility.
" Others said that, even if quoted correctly, Dr Maslowski's six-year projection for near-ice-free conditions is at the extreme end of the scale. Most climate scientists agree that a 20 to 30-year timescale is more likely for the near-disappearance of sea ice. "
The consensus, which is the most important bit, is that the loss of polar ice due to mmcc .
