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Old 08-15-2023, 12:17 PM
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There is an interesting scientific article published recently by S. Rattabvong about Antarctica's ice slowly melting since 1970 at a rate of 13% of its mass per decade. "Sea ice can reflect SOME of the incoming solar radiation back into space." "The loss of Antarctic ice is and will affect the whole earth". "And the effects in Antarctica are approaching a TIPPING point resulting in permanent change." This is a VERY long scientific article, but it relates to worldwide consequences of individual decisions about buying electric or gasoline engine vehicles, lawnmowers, golf cars, and bicycles.
13%/year for 5 decades-----65% or about 2/3 of the Antarctic ice is gone???? What are you smoking and where can I get some??????