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Greenland's Ice Loss Could Raise Sea Levels 23 Feet

2/26/2025

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Greenland's ice sheet is shedding a staggering 33 million tons of ice every hour, threatening a devastating collapse that could elevate sea levels by 23 feet. A recent study warns that if global temperatures climb by just 3.6°F, we could hit this tipping point by 2100. Immediate action to cut carbon emissions is crucial to avert irreversible consequences.

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Greenland's ice sheet is shedding a staggering 33 million tons of ice every hour, threatening a devastating collapse that could elevate sea levels by 23 feet. A recent study warns that if global temperatures climb by just 3.6°F, we could hit this tipping point by 2100. Immediate action to cut carbon emissions is crucial to avert irreversible consequences.