3D model predicts 40% reduction in Antarctica's sea-level rise contribution if greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by 2500.
A study published in Science Advances suggests that if human greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, the rising Earth beneath Antarctica's ice sheet could potentially reduce Antarctica's contribution to sea-level rise by 40%. However, if emissions remain high, the ice retreat will outpace the Earth's uplift, amplifying sea-level rise. Researchers from McGill University developed a 3D model of Earth's interior to predict the evolving Antarctica ice sheet and global sea level rise by 2500. The study emphasizes the importance of mitigating environmental factors, as up to 700 million people living in coastal regions will be most impacted by rising seas due to Antarctic ice loss.
August 02, 2024
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