Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere

The Antarctic ice sheet’s future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.

By: Yucheng Lin, City University of Hong Kong and Robert Kopp, Rutgers University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Yucheng Lin, City University of Hong Kong and Robert Kopp, Rutgers University

Sea-level rise is one of the most visible signs of climate change, one that is threatening low-lying coastal communities around the world. Today, about 1 billion people live in coastal areas; about 100 million live within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of sea level, highly exposed to coastal flooding.

Over the long term, when it comes to future sea-level rise, one place matters …

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