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Scientists document the global disappearance of glaciers

Scientists document the global disappearance of glaciers

The melting of glaciers worldwide is accelerating, with many already gone, prompting scientists to create an inventory of these lost ice masses.

Kasha Patel reports for The Washington Post.

In short:

  • Thousands of glaciers have vanished globally, with losses in regions including Venezuela, New Zealand and Switzerland.
  • Scientists are now tracking these extinct glaciers, creating inventories to map the extent of the losses.
  • Smaller glaciers may be beyond saving, even with drastic climate action, though larger glaciers might still have a chance.

Key quote:

“The end happened so fast.”

— Mauri Pelto, glaciologist at Nichols College

Why this matters:

Glacial loss signals the rapid advance of climate change, threatening water sources and ecosystems. The irreversible disappearance of smaller glaciers highlights the urgency of global climate action.

Read more: People are flocking to see melting glaciers before they're gone—bringing both benefit and harm

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Climate change threatens to unearth US nuclear waste abroad

Climate change threatens to unearth US nuclear waste abroad

Rising sea levels and melting ice sheets may expose nuclear waste from U.S. projects in Greenland and the Marshall Islands, posing environmental and health risks.

Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist.

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Our oceans are the warmest in recorded history. This is why it's so concerning

How are our oceans being affected by rising global temperatures? From the threat of a disruption to a vital ocean circulation, to La Niña and El Niños, to the poles, we take a look at how they are changing.
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Just 1% of frozen pathogens released from Earth’s melting ice could wreak havoc on planet, study says

The release of just 1 per cent of pathogens trapped in the planet’s melting ice could pose a real risk of damage to the Earth’s ecosystems and potentially threaten human health, according to a new study.

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Why Antarctica’s melting ice is an existential crisis for people in Texas
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Why Antarctica’s melting ice is an existential crisis for people in Texas

Ice in Antarctica is melting rapidly. That’s driving sea level rise around the world. But some places are threatened more than others, and Texas is in the crosshairs.
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Western Antarctic sea loses 3 trillion tons of ice in 25 years, study finds

The Amundsen Sea in western Antarctica has been hit particularly hard by the catastrophic effects of climate change, losing over three trillion tons of ice in just 25 years. This region stands out as one of the areas most severely affected by extreme weather conditions.

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The poignant music of melting ice

Scientists and musicians are recording the sounds of unfreezing water to document and predict the effects of climate change. Can their work help slow it, too?
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