Algae Growth on Greenland’s Ice Contributes to Melting, Studies Show

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.

By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey · The New York Times – World

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.