Polar ice in a warming world
From Ask MIT Climate by MIT Climate Project
May 28, 2026 · 15 min · Season 8 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode discusses the profound risks that climate change poses to the frozen parts of our planet.
The frozen parts of our planet—from sprawling polar ice sheets and floating sea ice to mountain glaciers and frigid soils—face profound risks from climate change. Already, a warmer world has transformed these landscapes, with consequences that span the globe.
Topics covered
- climate change
- polar regions
- ice melting
- environmental impact
- global consequences
Keywords
- polar ice
- climate change
- ice sheets
- sea ice
- glaciers
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Places: polar ice, polar ice sheets, floating sea ice, mountain glaciers, frigid soils, world
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