Antarctica is melting faster than ever. Here’s what we can do about it

Nov 15, 2023

Antarctica … one of the fastest warming parts of the planet.

Antarctica … one of the fastest warming parts of the planet. Image: Helen Millman

Helen Millman

WEF Hoffmann Fellow for the Poles, University of Exeter

Nigel Topping

High-Level Climate Action Champion, Climate Champions

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