19 Nov 2021

Antarctica ice melt reaches a tipping point

From Midday Report, 12:49 pm on 19 November 2021

Researchers say the recent loss of Antarctic ice is like a car going downhill, with no brakes.

A new study adds to evidence of a substantial global sea level rise, suggesting parts of the frozen continent have reached a tipping point.

Co-author of the study Professor Nicholas Golledge from the Antarctic Research Centre at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington talks to Max Towle.