sea level rise
A Decade After Paris Agreement: Global Climate Crisis Deepens Despite Progress in Green Technologies
Nov 10, 2025 01:16 am CST
Ten years after the historic Paris climate agreement, experts assess mixed results: while renewable technologies have advanced beyond expectations, global temperatures continue to rise at an alarming rate. The richest populations have increased their carbon footprint while the poorest have reduced emissions, highlighting growing climate inequity as the world struggles to meet its 1.5°C warming limit despite some progress in transitioning from fossil fuels.
Antarctica Experiencing Greenland-Like Climate Effects: Sea Level Rise Predictions May Need Revision
Oct 03, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Danish researchers warn that Antarctica is showing similar climate change effects to Greenland, with disappearing sea ice, rising temperatures, and accelerating ice streams. This "Greenlandification" of Antarctica could lead to faster global sea level rise than previously predicted, with potential sea level increases exceeding 50 meters if Antarctic ice sheets completely melt.
Antarctic Winter Sea Ice Reaches Third-Lowest Level in 47 Years: Climate Change Impact Intensifies
Oct 01, 2025 12:55 pm CST
Antarctica's winter sea ice peaked at 17.81 million square kilometers on September 17, 2025, marking the third-lowest maximum in 47 years of satellite monitoring. Scientists attribute this concerning trend to increasing ocean warmth from climate change, potentially affecting global sea levels and weather patterns. While floating ice melt doesn't directly raise sea levels, its retreat accelerates warming by replacing reflective surfaces with heat-absorbing water.