The Conger ice shelf in East Antarctica has completely collapsed, according to scientists. This follows record-breaking high temperatures on the continent. The World’s host Carol Hills spoke with Peter Neff, an assistant research professor at the University of Minnesota, about how the collapse happened and what it means for Antarctica moving forward.
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