"Another glaciation was supposed to begin, yet this process was halted"

A recent study published in "Science" reveals that the Barnes Ice Cap began to grow around 2000 years ago, initiating a glacial period. However, due to human-induced climate change, it started to shrink in the 1960s. Researchers used carbon dating of moss remnants to trace the ice cap's history, finding it was smallest 3,600 years ago before expanding again. Experts emphasize that while the ice cap's growth suggests a potential new glacial period, further research on other glaciers is needed to confirm this. The findings highlight the significant impact of human activity on Earth's climate system.