Antarctic glaciers are melting faster across a much wider area than previously thought, scientists said Wednesday -- a development that could lead to an unprecedented rise in sea levels.
A lie. Even the article itself proves this statement is a bald faced lie:
Antarctica's average annual temperature has increased by about 1 degree Fahrenheit (0.56 degrees Celsius) since 1957, but is still 50 degrees Fahrenheit (45.6 degrees Celsius) below zero, according to a recent study by Eric Steig of the University of Washington.
Call me crazy, but last time I checked "melting" occurs some 82 degrees Fahrenheit above the average temperature shown here. Besides, it is well established that precipitation patterns have more to do with the behavior of glaciers than temperatures. The article also states the area hasn't been getting a lot of snowfall. "Hmmm.... its 50 below and not snowing, yep the glacier must be 'melting'!"
Give me a break.
Besides, how is a 0.56 degree Celsius not an example of natural variation? The belief, perpetrated by the AP, that climate is stable is pure fantasy and only prays upon the lack of knowledge of a lot of readers.
That's my big problem with the AP. If you don't already know the reality from other sources, reading and believing the AP will make you dumber not smarter. It's unforgivable.
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