Study finds "submarine curtains" insufficient to prevent ongoing sea-level rise from West Antarctica's melting glaciers; only reducing greenhouse gas emissions can slow sea-level rise.

A new study suggests implementing "submarine curtains" to block warm water from reaching West Antarctica's rapidly melting glaciers may not be enough to prevent ongoing sea-level rise from the region. The study reveals that even if cooling measures were implemented, there would still be ongoing ice loss and global sea-level rise for decades, if not centuries, to come. The researchers emphasize that the only sure way to slow sea-level rise is by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

April 03, 2024
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