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East Antarctica sea level rise
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Why East Antarctica is a 'sleeping giant' of sea level rise

Scientists once thought the East Antarctic ice sheet, which contains enough water to raise sea levels 52m (170ft), was stable. But now its ice shelves are beginning to melt.
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Milne Fjord Arctic ice shelf collapse
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A giant Arctic ice shelf collapse — and a quest for answers

At the extreme northern tip of the world, a team of scientists battles time and weather to ponder the aftereffects of a giant ice shelf collapse at Milne Fjord.

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Climate change in Antarctica
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Climate change in Antarctica: Ice shelf collapse, stunning warmth

Antarctica holds mysteries with big implications for Earth’s environment. A recent ice breakup is just one sign of larger climate changes underway.
Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
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Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica

An ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change, concerned scientists said Friday. The collapse, captured by satellite images, marked the first time in human history that the frigid region had an ice shelf collapse.
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high Arctic ecosystems collapse
nunatsiaq.com

As high Arctic ecosystems collapse, scientists call for increased protection

"Every year we see changes, disturbing changes, in front of our eyes."

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huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off
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Dismay as huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off

An enormous chunk of Greenland’s ice cap has broken off in the far northeastern Arctic, a development that scientists say is evidence of rapid climate change.
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Antarctic glaciers breaking free
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Two major Antarctic glaciers are tearing loose from their restraints, scientists say

At the bottom of the planet, the world’s most dangerous glaciers are breaking free.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
Yellow diesel truck on highway during daytime under partly cloudy skies.

House votes to block California truck emission rules, challenging legal norms

A factory complex emits pollutioni through several smokestacks with hazy skies in background.

US Senate votes to ease regulations on toxic air pollution from industry

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Mass exodus of senior staff reshapes federal energy and environmental agencies under Trump

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Regenerative agriculture drought resilience

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, report warns of “greenwashing”

Two nuclear towers in the distance with smoke emitting from them

Nuclear revival plan faces obstacles at Tennessee Valley Authority

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

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Opinion: How leadership shapes our choices on climate change