Climate change is melting glaciers and ice sheets faster than they can regrow

The melting of glaciers and ice sheets is accelerating at an alarming rate, with Greenland alone losing over 5 trillion tons of ice in just two decades. Surprisingly, around two-thirds of Earth’s freshwater is stored in these frozen reserves. Seasonal melting and winter recovery can temporarily rebuild glaciers, but the ongoing changes are concerning. As ice melts, it contributes to rising sea levels, much like water filling a bathtub. These shifts have profound implications for our planet.