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Greenland is losing ice faster than previously thought.

Why it is true

Recent studies indicate that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at a rate that could contribute to a sea level rise of up to 30 centimeters by 2100, threatening coastal cities worldwide.

Source: Climate Research

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