Ice Melt and Sea Level Rise: How Much Water Comes From Ice Sheets?
Understanding how melting ice sheets contribute water to the oceans clarifies the scale of sea-level rise, the scientific confidence behind estimates, and what
November 4, 2025
Climate Indicators
Creative Glacier Drawing Projects That Teach Climate Science
Creative glacier drawing projects blend art and science to illustrate how glaciers record climate change, engage learners, and inspire community action on a
November 4, 2025
How Much Earth’s Temperature Has Changed Since 1900
Since 1900 the global average surface temperature has risen by roughly 1.2 °C, a change documented by multiple long‑term data sets and linked to
November 2, 2025
Glaciers: Fragile Mirrors of Climate Change
Glaciers act as fragile mirrors of climate change, storing ancient climate data, supplying freshwater, and signaling the planet’s warming through their rapid retreat.
November 2, 2025
Why Glaciers Have Been Retreating Since 1850
Glaciers have been shrinking since the mid‑19th century because rising global temperatures, amplified by human activities and natural feedbacks, drive melt faster than
November 2, 2025
How Much of Sea Level Rise Comes From Glaciers vs. Ice Sheets?
Glaciers and the massive ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica together drive sea‑level rise, but ice sheets currently contribute roughly twice as much
November 1, 2025
