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Antarctic ice melt may be reversible due to rising land beneath

9 May 2023

The West Antarctic ice sheet grew back after severe thinning thousands of years ago – a sign that melting ice today could recover thanks to rising landmasses

Extreme rainfall could lead to 'big disaster' for rice yield in China

4 May 2023

Heavy rain triggered by climate change is forecast to reduce rice production in China by 8 per cent by the end of the century

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