sea level rise
It Rained at the Summit of Greenland's Ice Sheet for the First Time on Record
Greenland is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, which has consequences for the whole planet.
Devastating Floods Will Dominate the 2030s Thanks to the Moon's Orbit and Climate Change
The combined influence of the Moon and humans could triple or quadruple coastal flooding in the US over the 2030s, reports a new study.
An Iceberg the Size of Tampa Just Broke Off an Antarctica Glacier
As these so-called calving events become more common, scientists are increasingly worried about the integrity of the glaciers.
This Terrifying Video Shows Just How Bad the Ice Melt Has Gotten in Greenland
After a blazing-hot July, over 200 billion tons of Greenland's ice sheet has melted away.
Warm Water Is Melting Glaciers 100 Times Faster Than We Thought
A new study shows that the underwater melt rate of an Alaskan glacier is 100 times faster than we thought, a finding that could change already-dire projections of sea level rise.
This Is What the U.S. Could Look Like When Our Coasts Are Under Water
Rising sea levels could be an opportunity for social change—or a dystopian hellscape.
This Plan to Stop Sea Level Rise by Blasting Antarctica With Snow Is Extremely Wild
Scientists studied what would happen if we turned gigatons of ocean water into snow and shot it at Antarctica.
Why a Growing Glacier Isn't Good News for the Climate
Greenland's Jakobshavn glacier is gaining ice due to cyclical changes in ocean temperature, but that doesn’t mean things are getting better.
The 'Window of Opportunity' to Act on Climate Change Is 'Almost Closed,' UN Warns
Greenhouse gas levels have hit a record high and there's no sign of reversal, according to a new UN report.
A Hurricane Just Caused This Remote Hawaiian Island to Vanish
The northerly East Island in Hawaii’s French Frigate Shoals is now submerged beneath the sea.
Sea Level Rise Will Flood Key Internet Infrastructure Within 15 Years
NYC, Miami, and Seattle are among the metropolitan regions most vulnerable to internet infrastructure damage due to climate change.