The 2012 minimum was 18 percent smaller than the previous record low of 2007, a drop akin to beating the world marathon record by more than 20 minutes — an extraordinary feat. (earth-policy.org)
Record ice melting at the poles is also occurring with sea ice at record low levels in both polar regions. (globalpossibilities.org)
In 2013, interest rates are at record lows in many parts of the world. (mortgagecalculator.biz)