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Time series of September sea ice extent for the World Avoided (red) and the Standard (blue) scenario for (A) the RCP4.5 pathway and (B) the RCP8.5 pathway. Each ensemble comprises 10 members. The dashed horizontal black line marks the value 1 × 106 km2, when the Arctic is considered to be functionally ice-free.
