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Jul 2025
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Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is at Risk—And So ...

Scientific American
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Chief multimedia editor Jeffery DelViscio ventured to Greenland for a month to learn from the scientists studying the country’s ice sheet. He speaks with host Rachel Feltman about his time in the field and his takeaways from conversations with climate scientists. This story was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center. This story was made possible thro ... Show More
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