A recent study reveals that the surface melt of ice sheets in Greenland is accelerating, while Antarctica is experiencing a slowdown. The findings highlight the urgent need for action to meet climate targets and prevent further ice loss. Scientists warn that Greenland's massive ice sheet could experience runaway melting if climate targets are exceeded. However, quick action could help stabilize it. The study also shows significant ice loss in protective Antarctic ice shelves, further emphasizing the global impact of climate change. The data indicates a worrying trend in the reduction of Arctic sea ice extent over the past 150 years. Experts stress the importance of reducing temperatures to mitigate Greenland ice sheet loss. The study's findings underscore the urgency of addressing climate change and the need for immediate action to safeguard our planet's ice sheets.
New from climate idiots who have never predicted anything correctly: Models show Greenland ice sheet loss can be reduced if temperature declines between 2100 to 2200. 🙄 Well then let's get right on it just in case we make it out of 2023. @PIK_Climate https://t.co/FlXhqXbMAB https://t.co/LYC1zMovXQ
Comparing #Arctic sea ice extent in 2023 to a reconstruction from over the last 150 years - it's pretty clear what has happened 📉 You can read more about this data set at https://t.co/7q9EnNfS0C. https://t.co/udYoJqy3bF
Greenland's massive ice sheet is melting — it could experience runaway melting if the world overshoots climate targets, but even then quick action could stabilize it https://t.co/hHN4NRmrh0
Missing Antarctic sea ice shows a new, worrying reality https://t.co/Y4jctWUwz1
#Ice sheet surface melt is accelerating in Greenland and slowing in Antarctica, finds study @theAGU https://t.co/BwtxFxsu1q https://t.co/IrcqOXUBIo
Scientists count huge melts in many protective Antarctic ice shelves, trillions of tons of ice lost https://t.co/iz6OdI0JSX via @wacotrib #ClimateCentral