News Archive
Hidden rift valley discovered beneath West Antarctica reveals new insight into ice loss
Scientists have discovered a one mile deep rift valley hidden beneath the ice in West Antarctica, which they believe is contributing to ice loss from this part of the continent.
Antarctic Ice Shelves Melt Mostly From Below
New research has revealed that ice shelves in Antarctica are primarily melting from below due to warm ocean waters, rather than by dramatic iceberg breaks. Scientists believe that this phenomenon is causing a much faster and larger rate of melting than previously anticipated.
Ancient trapped water explains Earth’s first ice age
Tiny bubbles of water found in quartz grains in Australia may hold the key to understanding what caused the Earth’s first ice age.
The Northern Hemisphere’s Atmospheric Circulation Has Collapsed Creating a Persistent Polar Cyclone
The northern hemisphere's atmospheric circulation has been behaving very strangely.
How Hot will it Get?
The latest projections about the extent of planetary warming and the dire consequences of our growing carbon imbalance.
Permafrost: The Tipping Time Bomb
If we can limit our emissions, then the permafrost region will release less carbon to the atmosphere.
Record heat fuels destructive fires in drought-baked Colorado
Destructive wildfires erupted in three locations in drought-baked Colorado.
Aerosols less effective in combatting warming than thought
Pollutant's cooling effect on climate may be overstated.