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Greenland and Antarctica Lost 12 Trillion Tons of Ice in 50 Years
Original: Satellite Images Reveal Greenland and Antarctica Have Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice Over the Past 50 Years
New satellite imagery shows Greenland and Antarctica have together lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice over the past half-century, according to a report by Smithsonian Magazine. The findings underline the accelerating pace of polar ice melt and its implications for global sea levels, with scientists warning that continued losses could have serious consequences for coastal communities worldwide.
Why now: New satellite data quantifying decades of polar ice loss highlights the urgency of climate change and rising sea levels.
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- Satellite Images Reveal Greenland and Antarctica Have Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice Over the Past 50 Years · Smithsonian Magazine
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