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Earth has lost over 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, study finds

A study published in Scientific Data reports that approximately 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, contributing to a global sea level rise of about one inch. The research highlights that the melting is primarily driven by warmer ocean waters rather than air temperatures, and it indicates a concerning trend linked to climate change.

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A study published in Scientific Data reports that approximately 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, contributing to a global sea level rise of about one inch. The research highlights that the melting is primarily driven by warmer ocean waters rather than air temperatures, and it indicates a concerning trend linked to climate change.

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Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica in 47 years, satellites show

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Earth has lost over 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, study finds