S2E157 - The Rapid Collapse of Antarctic Ice Is Raising Global Alarm

Climate change is rapidly destabilizing Antarctica, from the dramatic collapse of glaciers to the growing threat facing its unique wildlife. Scientists warn that the retreat of the Hektoria Glacier could accelerate global sea-level rise, while warming oceans and shrinking sea ice are pushing emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals toward extinction.

Researchers have also detected dangerous fungal pathogens spreading through Antarctic soil as temperatures climb, revealing how even the continent’s most isolated ecosystems are beginning to break

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