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New Details On State Of Larsen C Ice Shelf
Now that a couple of weeks have passed since the Larsen C ice shelf calved one of the largest icebergs of all time (observed by humans over the last few hundred years, that is), researchers have had some time to…
Planet has Just 5% Chance of Reaching Paris Climate Goal, Study Says
There is only a five per cent chance that the Earth will avoid warming by at least 2C come the end of the century, according to new research that paints a sobering picture of the international effort to stem dangerous…
Netherlands Ratifies Paris Agreement
The Netherlands has become the 156th county to formally ratify the Paris Agreement after it deposited its ‘instrument of ratification’ with the EU late last week, confirming its participation in the global climate accord. The move leaves the Czech Republic…
Climate Change to Fuel More Toxic Algal Blooms, Dead Zones
Heavier rainfall linked to rising temperatures could substantially increase the volume of agricultural runoff flowing into waterways, triggering toxic algal blooms, according to new research. A study published Thursday in the journal Science finds that heavier rainfall could increase nitrogen…
Vast Amounts Of Toxic Mercury Accumulating In Arctic, Global Industrial Emissions To Blame
Enormous quantities of toxic mercury are now accumulating in the Arctic tundra as a result of industrial activity and emissions in the temperate parts of the globe, according to a new study from UMass Lowell. While the presence of high…
Met Office: 2016 was UK’s 13th Warmest Year in More Than a Century
The long-term trend towards warmer weather continues with the UK experiencing its 13th hottest year in more than a century in 2016, according to the Met Office. Findings in the annual State of the Climate report published by the Met…
Melting Greenland Could Raise Sea Levels by 20 Feet
Two miles thick and covering an area seven times the size of the United Kingdom, Greenland’s ice sheet is huge. It’s also melting. As the ice melts, it gives way to water, which is darker and absorbs far more sunlight,…