NASA satellite data reveals the Greenland ice sheet is losing ice five times faster than in the 1990s, contributing to accelerating sea level rise that threatens coastal communities worldwide.

The Numbers

Greenland lost 280 billion tons of ice in 2025 alone, enough to raise global sea levels by 0.8mm in a single year. The rate of loss has increased from 50 billion tons per year in the 1990s to an average of 260 billion tons since 2020.

Coastal Impact

At current rates, scientists project 3-4 feet of sea level rise by 2100, enough to submerge portions of Miami, New York, and hundreds of coastal cities globally.