William Brangham:
That is proper, Judy.
A warming ambiance is creating critical issues within the Arctic Circle and on the continent of Antarctica. The Arctic Report Card is out. Excessive temperatures, shrinking sea ice and excessive melting occasions are remodeling the area. And on the reverse pole, in Antarctica, a key ice shelf that sits in entrance of the Thwaites Glacier might break up a lot before anticipated, inside 5 years.
Becoming a member of me now’s David Holland. He research atmospheric and ocean sciences at New York College, and is a number one researcher on the worldwide initiative that is finding out the Thwaites Glacier.
David Holland, nice to have you ever again on the “NewsHour.”
I ought to clarify why you look so dapper tonight. You might be being elected a fellow within the American Geophysical Union at their convention in New Orleans.
Congratulations.
Viewers may keep in mind that the final time we noticed you on the “NewsHour,” you had been on the Thwaites Glacier itself doing analysis there.
Are you able to assist us perceive what this most up-to-date analysis confirmed?
