Voice of America: Scientists have long thought that the vast areas of sea ice in Antarctica could help them unlock some of the secrets of climate change. The ice reflects sunlight back into space. With global temperatures rising, there are concerns that polar ice is shrinking, and, as it does, additional energy is absorbed by the earth, causing more warming. For the first time, researchers have been able to gather crucial information from the heart of this icy wilderness thanks to help from an …
Aug 13th, 2008 by Administrator |
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