Reference: Thick oldest ice is melting, Bangkok Post, March 20, 2008

Arctic ice is melting because of a natural and cyclical phenomenon called the Arctic Oscillation that causes changes in ocean currents. It has occurred numerous times in earth's history long before the arrival of man. It is not man made. It has nothing whatsoever to do with our use of fossil fuels or with carbon dioxide emissions therefrom.

Cha-am Jamal
Thailand