What is the future of the majestic ice masses of Antarctica that store enough water to make sea levels rise many meters, if it gets released? The science is clear that what we do today, if we keep on emitting greenhouse gases for just a few further decades, will shape our planet’s coastlines for millennia to come. Identifying the complex long-term dynamics at play is key to understand the underlying mechanisms and assess the risks. From shrinking Arctic sea-ice to weakening critical currents such as the Gulf Stream or crumbling ecosystems like the coral reefs - the oceans, covering two thirds of our planet, are one major life-support system for people all around the world.
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Ice loss due to warming leads to warming due to ice loss: a vicious circle
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Stability Check on Antarctica Reveals High Risk for Long-Term Sea-Level Rise
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Shrinking Home Lands: How Island and Archipelagic States address climate migration
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Sea level could rise more than 1 metre by 2100 if emission targets are not met, reveals survey amongst 100 experts
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The Antarctica Factor: model uncertainties reveal upcoming sea level risk
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2°C ocean warming has been enough to destabilize Antarctica in the past
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Planetary boundaries: Interactions in the Earth system amplify human impacts
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Climate tipping points – too risky to bet against
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