Greenland Daily Brief

Greenland ice sheet records 30th consecutive year of net loss

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
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