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Antarctic Ice Gains 108 Gigatons Annually, But Crisis Looms
5/5/2025
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- A groundbreaking study in Science China Earth Sciences reveals a surprising twist: from 2021 to 2023, the Antarctic Ice Sheet gained around 108 gigatons of ice each year, thanks to heightened precipitation in East Antarctica. Yet, experts warn this positive trend may be fleeting and doesn't overshadow the urgent climate crisis we face.
