‘Scary’ new data on the last ice age raises concerns about future sea levels

A new study shows an ancient ice sheet retreated at a startling 2,000 feet per day, shedding light on how quickly ice in Antarctica could melt and raise global sea levels in today’s warming world
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Kasha Patel, Chris Mooney
The Washington Post

A new study shows an ancient ice sheet retreated at a startling 2,000 feet per day, shedding light on how quickly ice in Antarctica could melt and raise global sea levels in today’s warming world.

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