Greenland ice sheet records 30th consecutive year of net loss
The ice sheet has shrunk for 30 consecutive years, including an estimated 173 billion tons lost in 2025/26. New observations from narwhal-borne sensors show warm Atlantic water penetrating Scoresby Sound fjords, suggesting glacier-melt risks may be underestimated and reinforcing the importance of Inuit and scientific knowledge together.
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Updated Sep 1, 2026