Why are the ice caps melting?

The melting ice caps affect global climates and ecosystems, but informed and active teens can make a real difference.

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Understanding the Melting Ice Caps The issue of melting ice caps is growing more urgent as it not only symbolises a major shift in our global climate patterns but also poses direct risks and challenges for future generations, including teenagers today. To understand, it's crucial to start at the basics. The ice caps, primarily located in Greenland and Antarctica, are massive sheets of ice. These ice caps have existed for millions of years, growing and shrinking in response to Earth's natural climatic rhythms. However, recent years have seen an unprecedented acceleration in melting, mainly attributed to human-induced climate change. Global...
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