Spread of Dark Algae Could Hasten Melt of Greenland Ice Sheet

Yale e360
Feb 19, 2025, 8:51 am245 pts
Dark algae are spreading across the Greenland ice sheet as snow cover retreats. Their dark color causes the ice to absorb more heat from the sun, accelerating melting. And according to a new study, the harsh conditions atop the ice sheet will do little to slow the algae's advance. Read more on E360 →

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