Maybe, but here we are talking about Hansen, not about the ice.
I don't think that's a coincidence.
The JAXA and NSIDC websites are there, the data is available for inspection. Don't take my word for it.
http://www.ijis.iarc.uaf.edu/en/index.htm
http://nsidc.org/
I'll be perfectly honest with you. It scares the shit out of me. I'm glad I don't have any kids.
