Ice Sheets Fade, Seas Rise: A Crisis for Coastal Communities
Ice Sheets Fade, Seas Rise: A Crisis for Coastal Communities
Blog Article
Picture a coastal village where the sea now laps at doorsteps. The melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are driving oceans higher, threatening the homes and lives of millions.
The People Affected
From Miami’s urban dwellers to the Maldives’ islanders, coastal residents face flooding and erosion. Bangladesh could see millions displaced, their livelihoods washed away.
Why the Ice Is Melting
Greenland’s ice loss has surged, and Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier risks collapse, potentially raising seas by feet. Warming beyond 1.5°C will accelerate this disaster.
Our Path Forward
By embracing clean energy and reducing emissions, we can slow the rise, giving communities time to build defenses or relocate. Every choice matters for our coasts.
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