Ted Scambos

“The 'wild cards' of Antarctic mass loss continue to pose a challenge for human management of the planet — a clear and present danger, but many decades in the future,”

Ted Scambos · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-20

A University of Colorado ice scientist not part of the study described Antarctic mass loss uncertainties as a long-term challenge for planetary management.

“We are now as a society smart enough to know the future, but not prudent enough to act upon the knowledge.”

Ted Scambos · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-20

A University of Colorado ice scientist not part of the study remarked on society's ability to foresee but failure to act on climate knowledge.