The new study’s lead author said that “it is extremely concerning to see such significant warming in Antarctica, beyond natural variability.”

By Jessica Corbett. Published 9-8-2023 by Common Dreams

Antarctica is warming at about double the rate of the rest of the planet and far more quickly than widely cited models projected, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature Climate Change that swiftly alarmed scientists around the world.

“This is absolutely devastating news,” declared climate scientist and University College London professor emeritus Bill McGuire.

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