‘We’ve lost control’: what happens when the west Antarctic ice sheet melts?

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🗓️ 24 October 2023

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Madeleine Finlay hears from environment editor Damian Carrington about a new study by the British Antarctic Survey, which shows Antarctic ice may be melting even faster than we thought. He also reflects on the life and career of former environment editor John Vidal, whose death was announced last week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

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