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Rising CO2 to trigger ice sheet collapse

Source: The Daily Telegraph

Auckland : New Zealand | 8 months ago

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Antarctica's vulnerable western ice sheet, scientists said. The massive land mass known as western Antarctica was thought to be unstable, but a study by New Zealand, American and European researchers published today reveals details about just how volatile it is.

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News Source: The Globe & Mail | 8 months ago

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