Antarctica’s Glaciers are Collapsing – Are We Ready To Pay Attention?
Changing coastlines are part of the new reality. Changes will happen more rapidly in the future – once we have come to terms with this, it may open the door for more meaningful action at local, national and global levels to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving rapid climatic changes, and to help those who are most vulnerable to sea level rise…
Decline of West Antarctic Glaciers Appears Irreversible
Two studies published this week conclude that a section of the West Antarctic ice sheet has reached a point of inevitable collapse, an event that would eventually raise sea levels more than a meter (three-plus feet).
Treasured Island, Tangier, VA
The people of Tangier Island fear their life, land and heritage could wash away. Though only 12 miles off the coast of Virginia, Tangier is struggling to, literally, stay afloat.
West Antarctic Glacier Loss Appears Unstoppable
A new study by researchers at NASA, finds a rapidly melting section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appears to be in an irreversible state of decline, with nothing to stop the glaciers in this area from melting into the sea.
Back To The Future To Determine If Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating
Scientists have developed a new method for revealing how sea levels might rise around the world throughout the 21st century , analyzing data from 10 long-term sea level monitoring stations located around the world.
Sentinel Satellite Spies Ice Cap Speed-Up
One of the largest ice caps on Earth has experienced a dramatic speed-up, according to new satellite pictures.
Melting of a Small Ice Volume On East Antarctica’s Shore Could Trigger Persistent Ice Discharge Into Ocean
The melting of a rather small ice volume on East Antarctica’s shore could trigger a persistent ice discharge into the ocean, resulting in unstoppable sea-level rise for thousands of years to come.
Huge Antarctic Iceberg Headed For Open Ocean
In early November 2013, one of the largest iceberg in existence, named B31, separated from the front of Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier, and is heading into the open ocean.
Florida Communities Prepare For Rising Seas
While the nation looks for solutions to the problem of rising sea levels, some coastal communities in Florida are taking action to save themselves from sinking into the ocean…