Glacial Retreat Converts Exposed Landscapes from Net Carbon Sinks to Sources of Carbon Pollution

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Communications Earth and Environment, 31 May 2025 In areas of southwest Greenland, researchers found that the landscapes left behind following…

COP29 Video of the Week: Antarctic Sea Ice at a Crossroads – Status Quo and Future Implications

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Since 2016, Antarctic sea ice has remained below the long-term average, with extreme lows in recent summers and winters. These…

New Projections Show Extreme Glacier Loss Already at 2°C

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Science, 29 May 2025 An international study finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated,…

High Emissions Jeopardize Critical Ocean Current Blocking Warm Water from Antarctica

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American Geophysical Union, 21 May 2025 The Antarctic Slope Current (ASC), a major ocean current surrounding Antarctica, serves as a…

Heat Waves in Permafrost Regions: More Frequent and Intense in a Warming Climate

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NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science, 17 April 2025 An analysis of heatwaves in Northern Hemisphere permafrost regions finds that these…

New Modeling Strengthens Concerns About Future Sea-level Rise from Antarctica

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The Cryosphere, 24 April 2025 Scientists have developed a statistical technique to predict how snowfall and surface melting will influence…

High-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation: May 29-31

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The International Glaciers Conference in Dushanbe closed on May 31, and proved a landmark halfway point in the International Year…

Returning Closer to 1°C or Below is Essential for Polar Ice Sheets

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Nature Communications, 20 May 2025 A study by four senior IPCC authors presents strong evidence that the Paris Agreement's lower…

Overshoot Threatens Irreversible Glacier Loss and Water Scarcity

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Nature Communications, 19 May 2025 A global assessment of mountain glaciers reveals that even temporarily exceeding 1.5°C of warming will…

Rising Temperatures Reshape Plant Biodiversity, Ecosystems in the Arctic

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Nature Communications, 30 April 2025 A study monitoring Arctic plant diversity in response to climate change finds that 60% of…

Upcoming UN Conference Spotlights Global Mountain Glaciers & Snow

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The International Conference on Glaciers Preservation will take place in Dushanbe from May 29-31. The conference will build momentum in…

2024 Was Europe’s Hottest Year, Punctuated by Extreme Weather Events

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Copernicus Climate Change Service and World Meteorological Organization, 15 April 2025 2024 was Europe’s warmest year on record, with estimated…

Tracks of City-sized Icebergs around UK Show Collapse of Major Ice Sheet 18,000 Years Ago

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Nature Communications, 24 April 2025 Deep gouges in the seafloor beneath the North Sea reveal that large icebergs tens of…

Rivers Flowing Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet Could Trigger Faster Sea-Level Rise

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Nature, 20 March 2025 A study modeling the long-term evolution of rivers beneath Antarctica shows "hotspots" where churning water beneath…

Long-Term Health Risks of Flooding Documented in U.S.

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Nature, 23 March 2025 This study investigates the long-term health impacts of floods in the US since the turn of…