Melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

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This chapter explores the historical awareness of polar ice loss and focuses on the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet. It discusses recent findings that project the ice sheet to melt three times faster this century compared to the previous one, emphasizing the need for adaptation measures.

Madeleine Finlay hears from environment editor Damian Carrington about a new study by the British Antarctic Survey, which shows Antarctic ice may be melting even faster than we thought. He also reflects on the life and career of former environment editor John Vidal, whose death was announced last week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod