Melting Point: Rapid Retreat at Petermann Glacier
Decades of retreat are visible from above, but harder-to-see changes below the waterline could also affect this iconic glacier’s future. Petermann Glacier is one of…
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NASA’s PolSIR: New Mission To Unveil the Mysteries of High-Altitude Ice Clouds
NASA is launching a mission to study high-altitude ice clouds using two CubeSats equipped with the Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer (PolSIR). The objective is to…
Tidal Surprises: Researchers Unravel the Secret Behind Greenland’s Ice Meltdown
Study suggests extent of future sea level rise could be vastly underestimated. New research has found that the grounding line of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier shifts…
A Concerning Divide Widens: Study Finds Gap Between High and Low-Income Countries in Sustainability Efforts
According to a study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU), advancements in making the world a better place for both people and the environment have…
The Looming Climate Apocalypse: Ocean Twilight Zone’s Future Hangs in the Balance
A new study warns of a 20-40% reduction in biodiversity in the ocean’s twilight zone by the end of the century due to climate change….
Feeling the Burn: Countries at Highest Risk for Devastating Heatwaves
Researchers identified regions, such as Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and Central America, as most vulnerable to record-breaking heatwaves, emphasizing the need for action plans to…
Ice Age Plot Twist: Greenland Unfazed by Titanic Iceberg Discharges
Massive iceberg discharges during the last ice age had no impact on nearby Greenland, raising new questions about climate dynamics. Heinrich Events, massive iceberg discharges…
Hidden Glacier Meltdown: Satellites Miss Underwater Ice Loss in Himalayas
The mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the greater Himalayas has been significantly underestimated due to satellite limitations, with major implications for projections of glacier…
World’s Largest Logjam Found: Storing 3.4 Million Tons of Carbon in the Arctic
The 51-square kilometer (20-square-mile) pileup is an important yet poorly quantified part of the carbon cycle, scientists say. Throughout the Arctic, fallen trees make their…
Ancient Volcanic Clues From the Deep: Hazards and Climate Impacts of Massive Underwater Eruptions
Bronze-age underwater volcanic deposits are helping researchers understand the size, hazards, and climate impact of massive caldera-forming eruptions. The findings will guide the development of…
Climate Science Shock: Methane’s Unexpected Cooling Impact Unveiled
Impacts of potent greenhouse gas: a bit lower than previously thought. UC Riverside researchers found that methane not only traps heat in the atmosphere but…
Lightning-Fast Cloud Tomography Unleashed: New Algorithm Transforms Climate Studies
How do clouds shape the planet’s future? Clouds are not just fluffy white shapes in the sky. They are vital for regulating the earth’s climate,…
Even in the Age of Satellites, 19th Century “Dinner Plate” Still Useful in Ocean Science
Despite the availability of satellite technology, a simple 19th century tool called the Secchi disk is still useful for ocean scientists to measure the concentration…
MIT Chemists Show “Black Summer” Megafire Widened Ozone Hole by 10% in 2020
Smoke Particles From Wildfires Can Erode the Ozone Layer MIT chemists show the Australian wildfires widened the ozone hole by 10 percent in 2020. A…
What Lies Beneath Melting Glaciers and Thawing Permafrost? Precious Metals, Fossil Fuels, and Deadly Microbes
Across the planet, ice is rapidly disappearing. From mountain tops, the poles, the seas, and the tundra. As the ice melts, it’s exposing new surfaces,…
Scientists Warn: Amplifying Feedback Loops Make Climate Action Even More Urgent
Twenty-seven global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops, including some that the researchers say may not be fully accounted for in climate models, have…
Unusually Low Ice Levels on Great Lakes Breaks Record
This winter, ice cover in the Great Lakes Basin has hovered at unusually low levels. The Great Lakes have been unusually ice-free so far this…
Scientists Warn: Action Required on Many Dangerous Climate Feedback Loops
A new report warns of many risky climate feedback loops and the need for action in both research and policy. It was written by an…
