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Neil Shubin: Science, Exploration, Patience, and Survival at the Ends of the Earth

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Melting Ice and Rising Seas

This chapter explores the critical implications of climate change on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and the resulting threats of rising sea levels. The discussion highlights the accelerated melting of ice due to warmer ocean temperatures, alongside the dire predictions of potential sea level increases. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complex interplay of biological resilience in polar species and the alarming feedback loops caused by permafrost thawing, underscoring the urgent need for adaptive strategies.

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