Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest melting glacier

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Jun 28, 2026, 7:00 pm109 ptsTrending
Human-driven climate change significantly intensified the retreat of one of the most important glaciers in Antarctica during the 20th century. The Pine Island Glacier, which drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea, is one of the biggest contributors to global sea level rise.

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