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Elizabeth Kolbert on What Happens "When the Arctic Melts"

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The Melting Ice and Its Global Impact

This chapter examines the critical issue of Greenland's melting ice sheet and its far-reaching consequences on the global climate. It highlights the role of human-induced carbon emissions and discusses the potential disruptions to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, warning of severe climatic changes and sea-level rise. The conversation also includes insights on carbon capture technologies and the challenges of addressing climate change effectively.

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