Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Turns Country Into a Green Paradise
Greenland, known for its vast icy landscapes, is witnessing a remarkable transformation. The massive ice sheet that covers the country is melting at an alarming rate due to global warming. This unprecedented melting has led to the emergence of lush vegetation, replacing the once barren ice with shrubs, wetlands, and rocks. The implications of this drastic change are far-reaching, affecting not only the environment but also contributing to rising sea levels and climate instability.
Over the past three decades, an estimated 11,000 square miles of Greenland's ice sheet and glaciers have melted, equivalent to the size of Albania and accounting for 1.6% of the country's total ice cover. This significant ice loss is a consequence of rising temperatures linked to climate change. Warmer air tem...