Moontanman Posted May 2, 2010 Report Posted May 2, 2010 Through the Looking Glass: Scientists Peer Into Antarctica's Past to See Our Future Climate ScienceDaily (May 1, 2010) — The poles control much of our global climate. Giant ice sheets in Antarctica behave like mirrors, reflecting the sun's energy and moderating the world's temperatures. The waxing and waning of these ice sheets contribute to changes in sea level and affect ocean circulation, which regulates our climate by transporting heat around the planet. Through the looking glass: Scientists peer into Antarctica's past to see our future climate Quote
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