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Earth Lost 12 Trillion Tons of Ice from Greenland and Antarctica!

From PBS NewsHour ยท September 16, 2026
Earth Lost 12 Trillion Tons of Ice from Greenland and Antarctica!

A major report shows that Earth has lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979. This melting ice is mainly due to warmer waters eroding the ice sheets. This information is important for understanding climate change and its effects on our planet. Learning about these changes helps us think about how to protect our environment!

Based on reporting from PBS NewsHour. Read the original story โ†’