How scientists are grappling with the uncertain future of Antarctica’s melting ice

How scientists are grappling with the uncertain future of Antarctica’s melting ice | Nature Climate Change

Planning for climate change means accounting for melting ice and sea-level rise; exactly how much is shaped by many factors, each carrying its own uncertainties. Scientists are grappling with this uncertainty to better understand the fate of ice sheets and coastlines.

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Herr, A. How scientists are grappling with the uncertain future of Antarctica’s melting ice. Nat. Clim. Chang. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01764-8
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