An Antarctic Ice Shelf Is Almost Gone

The Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica began collapsing in 2002. It is about to vanish. Losing an ice shelf Continue reading →

Sea Level Rise Accelerates

New data are in and the results aren’t encouraging. The seas continue to rise, and are doing so at the Continue reading →

Sea Level Rise 61.91mm

Just the data: Since 1997, sea level has risen by 61.91mm. Since 1870, sea level has risen about 200mm. The Continue reading →

Antarctic Ice Melt Accelerates

It is troubling enough that Antarctica’s ice is melting. The melt rate is increasing. Now, the ice that has bottled Continue reading →

Draining Aquifers Raises Oceans

It makes sense after you think about it. The more we rely on water from deep aquifers, the more water Continue reading →