Disaster● ElevatedAug 1 · Aug 1, 2026, 2:39 PM
Scientists study Greenland's melting ice
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en]
A scientific expedition is underway in Greenland to study the island’s rapidly melting ice. A team of researchers will spend six weeks investigating whether the loss of glaciers could disrupt a major Atlantic Ocean current system, potentially affecting Europe’s climate. Catherine Viette has more.
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