Why sea levels along the US East Coast are rising at different rates

When it Melts, it Floods

In some places sea levels appear to be rising faster than others, making it tricky to predict which coastal cities might be most vulnerable.

Why Sea Levels Along The US East Coast Are Rising at Different Rates

Some cities may stay dry while others struggle to keep from going under.

To save polar glaciers, scientists recommend ludicrous schemes

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A new study suggests ways to protect polar ice caps with artificial structures like islands and walls, a last ditch effort to slow the impact of ice melt.

To Save Polar Glaciers, Scientists Recommend Ludicrous Schemes

When the *scientists* are freaking out, you know things are really bad.

The glacier has lost 131 feet of ice in the last decade along.

To slow melting, residents resort to wrapping a glacier in blankets

The Rhone Glacier, in the Swiss Alps, is in a dire state. Locals are attempting to slow summer melting by wrapping the ice in reflective blankets.

To Slow Melting, Residents Resort to Wrapping a Glacier in Blankets

White canvas blankets are being used to reflect sunlight.

Apparently, it's warm under those glaciers.

Scientists are closing in on warm caves under Antarctica which could support secret life

There are many other volcanoes in Antarctica, and subglacial cave systems could be common across the icy continent.

Scientists Are Closing in on Warm Caves Under Antarctica Which Could Support Secret Life

Here’s a curious glimpse into the life beneath Antartica’s ice.

They're going big in the fight against global warming.

Researchers Have Started a Trial to Refreeze the Arctic

It's actually happening. 

The effects of climate change are all too real as we see Greenland's ice caps and coastal glaciers have melted past their tipping point.

/Glaciers

When it Melts, it Floods

Why Sea Levels Along The US East Coast Are Rising at Different Rates

Earth & Energy

To Save Polar Glaciers, Scientists Recommend Ludicrous Schemes

Earth & Energy

To Slow Melting, Residents Resort to Wrapping a Glacier in Blankets

Earth & Energy

Scientists Are Closing in on Warm Caves Under Antarctica Which Could Support Secret Life

Earth & Energy

Researchers Have Started a Trial to Refreeze the Arctic

Earth & Energy

Greenland’s Ice Caps Have Passed the Point of No Return

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These Little Holes Could Play a Big Part in Climate Change

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