Elizabeth Kolbert on What Happens "When the Arctic Melts"
KQED's Forum
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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