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Greenland and Iceland lost 11.3 trillion tonnes of ice in five decades
Original: My new video… Ice Loss from Greenland and Iceland was 11.3 Trillion Tonnes Over Last 5 Decades: New Science Study https:
A new scientific study finds that Greenland and Iceland have lost 11.3 trillion tonnes of ice over the past five decades, a figure researchers link to accelerating melt driven by climate change. Climate scientist Paul Beckwith is highlighting the findings, noting the implications for sea-level rise and ocean systems. Commenters are sharing the study in climate-focused discussions about ice loss in Greenland, Iceland and Antarctica.
Why now: The scale of ice loss and its implications for sea-level rise make the study striking to climate-concerned audiences.
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