Tag #Melting Ice

What is the current rate of global glacier ice loss, and how does it compare to previous decades, revealing the immediate implications for sea levels and water resources?

A new study reveals that the world's glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate, losing 346 billion tons of ice annually from 2012-2021, more than double the 2000-2011 rate of 255 billion tons. In 2023 alone, a record 604 billion tons were lost, highlighting the dramatic escalation of this trend. This rapid melt contributes significantly to sea level rise, exceeding the ice loss from Greenland and Antarctica.