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Scientist tracks melting glaciers for nearly half a century
The world’s glaciers are receding rapidly, losing over a trillion tons of ice annually due to climate change, which is raising sea levels and threatening coastal communities. A scientist and his family have observed this glacial melt firsthand for nearly 50 years.
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