Holy smoke blamed for melting Himalayan glaciers
Morning summary: Muslim cemeteries and Buddhist temples responsible for greenhouse gases; global emissions show signs of 'permanent slowdown'; and talks to create Antarctic marine reserves break down...
View ArticleAntarctic fjord life puzzles scientists
To the surprise of researchers, the warming waters of the fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula have an abundant and diverse population of marine life The post Antarctic fjord life puzzles scientists...
View ArticleWest Antarctic ice loss has accelerated over past four years
Rate of ice loss from West Antarctic has accelerated sharply, European scientists say, causing global sea levels to rise by 15% more than previously thought The post West Antarctic ice loss has...
View ArticleCoal ‘largest contributor’ to Beijing’s deadly smog
Thursday's top 5: Fossil fuels cause 69% of Beijing haze, Chinese helicopter reaches Antarctic ship, and North Dakota train fire fuels Keystone debate The post Coal ‘largest contributor’ to Beijing’s...
View ArticleBreaking news: there is ice in Antarctica
Sceptics may laugh at the irony of climate scientists getting stuck in ice, but it still doesn't disprove climate change The post Breaking news: there is ice in Antarctica appeared first on Climate...
View ArticleOcean warming could weaken East Antarctic ice sheets
NEWS: Unstable ice sheet could cause ocean to rise by 4 metres in an 'irreversible' cycle of melting, say scientists The post Ocean warming could weaken East Antarctic ice sheets appeared first on...
View ArticleWest Antarctic glaciers have ‘passed point of no return’
NEWS: Global sea level rise figures may have to be revised upwards say scientists, as pace of melt increases The post West Antarctic glaciers have ‘passed point of no return’ appeared first on Climate...
View ArticleNew Antarctic studies suggest more rapid sea level rise this century
ANALYSIS: The IPCC warned of rising sea levels. The collapse of Antarctic glaciers means it's time to prepare The post New Antarctic studies suggest more rapid sea level rise this century appeared...
View ArticleAntarctic ice melt could boost sea levels 37cm by 2100
NEWS: Arctic warming faster than most of Earth, while Antarctica appears to remain locked in a frigid embrace The post Antarctic ice melt could boost sea levels 37cm by 2100 appeared first on Climate...
View ArticleAntarctic sea ice reaches record high, as Arctic hits 2014 minimum
NEWS: As Arctic ice reaches its annual low point, scientists puzzle over increasing sea ice in the Antarctic The post Antarctic sea ice reaches record high, as Arctic hits 2014 minimum appeared first...
View ArticleRising concern over invisible threat to Antarctic glaciers
NEWS: As ocean temperatures rise, warmer currents are attacking the Antarctic ice sheet from below, say scientists The post Rising concern over invisible threat to Antarctic glaciers appeared first on...
View ArticleAntarctic sea ice soars, as Arctic coverage diminishes
BLOG: South Pole is feeling effects of climate change, but scientists say rising sea ice levels are a "mystery" The post Antarctic sea ice soars, as Arctic coverage diminishes appeared first on Climate...
View ArticleShrinking Antarctic ice shelf raises sea level concerns
NEWS: Evidence of rapid reduction of West Antarctica’s shelf ice could have serious implications for global sea levels in a warming world The post Shrinking Antarctic ice shelf raises sea level...
View ArticleGiant Antarctic ice shelf could collapse by end of century
NEWS: Satellite and radar studies show that twin forces causing the vast ice shelf to thin and become less stable The post Giant Antarctic ice shelf could collapse by end of century appeared first on...
View ArticleTea Party supporters score high on climate ideology, low on facts
NEWS: Researchers find "ideological roots" for a false sense of understanding among US right wing faction The post Tea Party supporters score high on climate ideology, low on facts appeared first on...
View ArticleRate of Antarctic ice melt to double by 2050 – study
NEWS: Global warming and powerful winds sweeping snow off ice shelves could accelerate sea level rise, scientists find The post Rate of Antarctic ice melt to double by 2050 – study appeared first on...
View ArticleNo hiding for polluters as carbon-tracking satellite numbers rise
NEWS: China primed to launch two carbon-tracking probes in 2016, but global data coordination needs improving says head of European Space Agency The post No hiding for polluters as carbon-tracking...
View ArticleGiant icebergs fertilise the ocean, sucking carbon – study
NEWS: Nutrients in meltwater sustain greater numbers of CO2-absorbing ocean algae than previously thought, researchers find The post Giant icebergs fertilise the ocean, sucking carbon – study appeared...
View ArticleWarmer oceans speed up Antarctic ice loss
NEWS: Studies show a thinning ice shelf is accelerating the flow of glaciers into the Southern Ocean, raising sea levels The post Warmer oceans speed up Antarctic ice loss appeared first on Climate...
View ArticleAntarctica geoengineering idea flawed say scientists
NEWS: Pumping sea water onto the continent to form ice to slow sea-level rise is flawed say scientists - and could make it worse The post Antarctica geoengineering idea flawed say scientists appeared...
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