Antarctica, one of the fastest warming regions on the planet. Image: ShutterstockFrom the Arctic to Europe, discover the five regions warming faster than anywhere else on the planet – and whyBy Victoria HeathThe Earth is no stranger to global warming. Image: ShutterstockThe Arctic is warming up to three to four times faster than the global average warming rate. Image: ShutterstockAntarctica is warming significantly, with some regions – such as the Antarctic Peninsula – warming much faster than the global average. While the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has suffered some of the largest losses, the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is being affected as well.