Scientists Fear Massive Sea Level Rise from "Unstoppable" Melt of West Antarctica Ice Sheet

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By Chris RoseMay 13, 2014, 2:14 pm58 pts
Two new academic studies released Monday reveal that the crucial West Antarctic ice sheet is now melting, a seemingly unstoppable disaster that could eventually trigger sea levels to rise by more than 14 feet (4.3 metres). The studies could finally make politicians rethink how climate change is affecting…

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