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Glaciers Lose 6,542 Billion Tons of Ice Since 2000

2/21/2025

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Glaciers beyond Greenland and Antarctica have shed a staggering 6,542 billion tons of ice since 2000, raising global sea levels by 18 mm. The GlaMBIE study highlights a shocking 36% surge in ice loss since 2012, jeopardizing freshwater resources and coastal communities. The time for urgent climate action is now.

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Glaciers beyond Greenland and Antarctica have shed a staggering 6,542 billion tons of ice since 2000, raising global sea levels by 18 mm. The GlaMBIE study highlights a shocking 36% surge in ice loss since 2012, jeopardizing freshwater resources and coastal communities. The time for urgent climate action is now.