I Watched 200,000 Glaciers Disappear. I Still Ran the Models

I spent three years feeding glacier data into models that only ever gave me bad news. Every simulation was another confirmation: it’s already too late for almost half of them. I used to think I could help save something. But the numbers just kept getting worse, and the only thing that changed was how numb I felt. My PI says, “Decisions we make now will determine the future.” I hear: you’re responsible for what’s already lost. I keep running the models. I keep pretending the next run will feel different. But the glaciers keep melting, and I keep pretending I’m not tired. #ScienceFatigue #ClimateDespair #ResearchExhaustion #Science