Western Antarctica experiences rapid warming

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    The western part of Antarctica is warming three times faster than the average global temperature increase.

    Average summer temperature recordings from the Byrd Station on the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) have increased by 4.3 degrees Fahrenheit (2.4 degrees Celsius) since 1958. The finding raises concerns about Antarctic ice melt contributing to increasing sea levels.
    Read more at http://www.tgdaily.com/sustainabili...experiences-rapid-warming#4uDhxDkgoR7jx0A7.99
     

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