A new study warns that the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are melting rapidly, potentially raising sea levels by several feet—even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C. Using satellite data, climate models, and historical evidence like ice cores and octopus DNA, researchers predict massive coastal displacement and irreversible damage. Glaciologist Chris Stokes emphasizes that even best-case scenarios involve ongoing sea level rise. Scientists urge a drastic cut in fossil fuel use, but with continued global reliance on oil, coal, and gas, achieving climate targets remains unlikely.
