Why Melting Ice In Antarctica Is Making Hurricanes Worse In Texas
Why Melting Ice In Antarctica Is Making Hurricanes Worse In Texas  
Podcast: Short Wave
Published On: Wed May 31 2023
Description: Ice in Antarctica is melting really quickly because of climate change. That's driving sea level rise around the world, and the water is rising especially fast in the seaside city of Galveston, Texas — thousands of miles from Antarctica. Why do Antarctica and Texas have this counterintuitive relationship? And what does it mean for a $34 billion effort to protect the city from hurricanes?Read more and see pictures and video from Antarctica here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy