Sensor-Equipped Seals Uncover New Seawater Pathways Around Antarctica
Researchers have discovered that the meltwater from Antarctic ice shelves, exacerbated by climate change, is contributing to a complex network of ocean currents that influence…
Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, a process known as the greenhouse effect, which is a natural phenomenon crucial for life on Earth by keeping the planet warm enough to sustain life. However, human activities, notably the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, as well as deforestation and industrial processes, have amplified this effect, leading to higher temperatures. The consequences of global warming are far-reaching and include more frequent and severe weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves, rising sea levels due to melting polar ice and expanding warm seawater, and disrupted ecosystems and wildlife patterns. Addressing global warming requires international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alongside efforts in adaptation and mitigation to manage the impacts on human and natural systems.
Researchers have discovered that the meltwater from Antarctic ice shelves, exacerbated by climate change, is contributing to a complex network of ocean currents that influence…
Recent findings indicate significant reductions in hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful to both the ozone layer and climate. This success, stemming from the Montreal Protocol, shows that…
MIT researchers have developed a new model to predict glacier flow by studying microscopic defects in ice, revealing significant variations in how ice responds to…
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to map the distribution of slush on Antarctic ice shelves, discovering that it accounts for…
New research indicates a decline in hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the atmosphere, confirming the effectiveness of the Montreal Protocol in regulating substances that harm the ozone…
Latest climate report indicates a concerning increase in human-induced warming and a rapidly diminishing carbon budget, underscoring the urgent need for global climate action. The…
Research published in the scientific journal Current Biology reveals that sexual parasitism in anglerfishes originated during a major global warming event that led to their…
Satellite data provides the first evidence of warm ocean water intrusion beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier. For the first time, visible evidence has been captured showing…
First study to globally map heatwave-related mortality finds 153,000+ heatwave-related deaths per season globally from 1990-2019, with Asia hardest hit. A Monash-led study – the…
We must find ways to motivate people if we want them to take action to curb climate change. To effectively communicate about climate change and…
Satellite radar data shows substantial seawater intrusion beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, causing ice to rise and fall. Using high-resolution satellite radar data, a team of…
More than 150,000 people per year are estimated to have died from heatwaves around the globe and the new study reveals regional disparities in heatwave…
2023’s summer was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in 2000 years, surpassing natural climate variability, as shown by tree-ring data. This breach of the…
Wild bumblebees all over the world need a similar nest temperature — with global warming driving temperatures up, their nests could be too hot for…
In 2023, amid rising global concerns about the warmest year on record and record-high ocean temperatures, attention turned to the Antarctic sea ice. Following a…
A new study published in Nature suggests that even with significant reductions in CO2 emissions starting today, the global economy is poised to experience a…
A new analysis method reveals that fish and invertebrate animals are significantly more impacted by warmer and more acidic seawater than previously understood, according to…
The Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica has been showing signs of instability, with significant ice breakups and changes monitored closely by scientists. Recent satellite imagery…