[Brief] Satellites Show Earth Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice From Greenland and Antarctica in 47 Years
The BBC reported on September 16 that the latest satellite data shows the Earth has lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica over the past 47 years, a staggering figure highlighting the profound impact of climate change on polar ice sheets. Scientists warn that at current melt rates, global sea levels could rise several meters by the end of the century, threatening the survival of coastal cities and island nations.