Rapid Loss of Antarctic Ice After 2100 Likely Under Current Emissions, Climate Scientists Find

West Antarctica is more vulnerable to collapse than previously thought, triggering widespread global sea level rise

A new study projects that Antarctica will lose ice rapidly after 2100 unless greenhouse gas emissions are cut drastically.

The study, published in Nature, is the first to model the impact of climate change on both the East and West Antarctic ice sheets over the next 600 years. It finds that while the East Antarctic ice sheet is relatively stable, the West Antarctic ice sheet is more vulnerable to collapse than previously thought. The collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet would lead to widespread global sea level rise. The authors of the study estimate that it could cause sea levels to rise by more than 10 feet by the end of the century. This would have a devastating impact on coastal communities around the world. The study's findings are a stark reminder of the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The good news is that it is still possible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. By taking action now, we can help to protect Antarctica and the future of our planet. ### Here are the key findings of the study:

The West Antarctic ice sheet is more vulnerable to collapse than previously thought.

The collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet would lead to widespread global sea level rise.

It is still possible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

### What can we do to help? There are a number of things we can do to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect Antarctica. These include:

Reducing our energy consumption.

Switching to renewable energy sources.

Investing in energy efficiency.

Supporting policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Educating ourselves and others about the importance of climate change.

### By taking action now, we can help to protect Antarctica and the future of our planet.