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Antarctica, We've Got A Problem

Antarctica, We've Got A Problem  | 90% OF THE WORLD'S ICE IS IN ANTARCTICA WHICH IS MELTING SIX TIMES FASTER THAN IT DID 40 YEARS AGO; THIS ACCELERATION OF ICE LOSS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF HUMAN-CAUSED CLIMATE CHANGE; SINCE 2009, ALMOST 278 BILLION TONS OF ICE PER YEAR HAS MELTED AWAY FROM ANTARCTICA, WHILE IN THE 1980S, COMPARATIVELY "ONLY" 44 BILLION TONS A YEAR; IN THIS CENTURY, A 10-FOOT RISE IS POSSIBLE. THE SOLUTION TO HALT THE MELTING ISN'T A SURPRISE: STOP THE BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS. | image tagged in antarctica,ice,melting,faster,rise,fossil fuels | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
1,198 views 6 upvotes Made by Lover_Of_Truth 6 years ago in politics
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1 up, 6y,
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According to NASA, the ice in Antartica is growing, not shrinking.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/nasa-study-mass-gains-of-antarctic-ice-sheet-greater-than-losses
2 ups, 6y,
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According to the article some parts of the continent are losing ice while others are gaining by snowfall which is actually increased by the moisture generated by global warming. However in time it will be a massive net loss.

"“If the losses of the Antarctic Peninsula and parts of West Antarctica continue to increase at the same rate they’ve been increasing for the last two decades, the losses will catch up with the long-term gain in East Antarctica in 20 or 30 years -- I don’t think there will be enough snowfall increase to offset these losses.”
0 ups, 6y
You do notice the line "I don't think there will be enough..." That is an opinion, not supported by peer-reviewed research or any supporting facts. Much like the meme.
3 ups, 6y,
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Some Lover of truth! This is a lie because it is speculation only: Acceleration of Ice Loss is a clear indication of Human caused Climate Change.

Since the climate always changes and we are still warming from in an interglacial pause, and man has nothing to do with it, and only an idiot doesn't understand the true scale of the energy involved, it is far from clear in any way.

Especially since there is zero evidence man has affected climate.
3 ups, 6y,
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GO AHEAD AND BREATH IT ITS HARMLESS | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
3 ups, 6y,
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No one is saying pollution is good, or harmless, just that it is insignificant in terms of global climate.
Pollution should be limited because it's bad, not because of some BS bogeyman

Oh, and it's "breathe".
3 ups, 6y
Trust Me ;^) | GO AHEAD, BREATHE IT NO THANK YOU! IT'S HARMLESS | image tagged in smokestacks,breathe,harmless,no thank you,pollution,climate change | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
Correct about the pollution and grammar, although you could be more polite. The Global warming part however is way off the mark.
1 up, 6y,
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And smoking is not bad for your health. Wow you are clueless...
2 ups, 6y,
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No, you just have no idea of the actual science and the math behind the global thermosphere, nor how insignificant man's contribution.

You are pathetically ignorant.
2 ups, 6y,
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1 up, 6y
By the guy you mean corporate malfeasance, you'd be correct.
2 ups, 6y,
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Again, since you seem to be conflating my factual assertions with nonsense.
I AM NOT DENYING THE CLIMATE CHANGES
That's what it does. That's what it is SUPPOSED to do.
I am however stating that mankind's activities have no significant effect on climate change.
1 up, 6y
1 up, 6y
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90% OF THE WORLD'S ICE IS IN ANTARCTICA WHICH IS MELTING SIX TIMES FASTER THAN IT DID 40 YEARS AGO; THIS ACCELERATION OF ICE LOSS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF HUMAN-CAUSED CLIMATE CHANGE; SINCE 2009, ALMOST 278 BILLION TONS OF ICE PER YEAR HAS MELTED AWAY FROM ANTARCTICA, WHILE IN THE 1980S, COMPARATIVELY "ONLY" 44 BILLION TONS A YEAR; IN THIS CENTURY, A 10-FOOT RISE IS POSSIBLE. THE SOLUTION TO HALT THE MELTING ISN'T A SURPRISE: STOP THE BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS.