Melting Arctic Ice is now Pouring 14,000 Tons of Water per Second into the Ocean, Scientists Find – The Washington Post
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Article Synopsis – A new study has found that between 2005-2015 the Arctic lost 447 billion tons of ice per year, or 14,000 tons of water per second. The rate of arctic ice loss has tripled since 1986. Arctic ice loss adds over a millimeter to the sea level every year and is currently the world’s biggest contributor to rising seas. To read the actual article click here.