Learn how traces of a rare radioactive element preserved in Antarctic ice may show that the Solar System is currently passing through debris left behind by exploded stars.
A study of soils around the Arctic and boreal forests has found that some wildfires are releasing carbon stored over millennia, meaning higher CO2 emissions than assumed
New research suggests Earth’s longest ice age may have thawed repeatedly.
Carbon credits bought by companies to offset their emissions really have reduced deforestation, but not by as much as credit developers claim, according to a rigorous analysis
Learn how archaeologists discovered that Ice Age rhino teeth may have been used by Neanderthals to shape, sharpen, and repair stone tools.
Temperatures will be below the May average this week as colder air spreads in from the Arctic. Simon King explains what we should expect
Latest from the Ice… Welcome to the latest postcard from Rothera Research Station. We’re at the end of the season. Science at Rothera Research Station Did you know that the […] The post 10 May 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Beneath the shining white glaciers of the Andean mountains lie valuable deposits of gold, copper and molybdenum which, until recently, were off-limits to the mining companies that have set their eyes on these untapped minerals. That could be about to change, after legislators in Argentina agreed to amend the Glacier Law that has prohibited all mining and exploration activities in the country’s glacier regions since 2010. The legislation defined the country’s 16,000 glaciers – covering an area of...
Antarctica is being overwhelmed by a triple whammy of climate chaos that has driven sea ice to record lows, a new study has revealed.
A US$30 million carbon credit deal by tech giant Amazon with India’s Good Rice Alliance will boost carbon markets globally, according to experts, potentially showing agriculture – as well as industry – can be at the heart of emission reductions. The organisation, primarily backed by Bayer and in collaboration with GenZero and Shell, is designed to transform emissions-heavy rice cultivation in India through scientific advances. It helps thousands of smallholder farmers adopt climate-smart growing...
There have been rising concern over the fast melting of the glaciers because of global warming and climate change.
Record-setting Antarctic archive reveals sharp swings in carbon dioxide 1 million years ago
Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers. One morning last year it also was the site of a powerful landslide that triggered a huge localised tsunami. Researchers have now determined that the tsunami on August 10, 2025, was the second-highest ever recorded, with a wave reaching up to 481 metres (1,578 feet) tall – higher than New York City’s Empire...
Learn how researchers used underwater cameras and hydrophones to observe life moving naturally through one of the least studied ecosystems beneath Arctic ice.
Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisis A mega tsunami in Alaska last year in a fjord visited by cruise ships is a stark warning of the risks of coastal rockslides and glacier retreat fueled by the climate crisis, a new study warns. Scientists recorded the world’s second-tallest tsunami after it struck the Tracy Arm fjord in south-east Alaska last August after a massive rockslide around the toe of a glacier. The tsunami reached 481 metres (1,578ft) in height; by comparison the Eiffel Tower is 330 metres (1082ft). Continue reading...
Winter is set to announce itself this week when a polar blast hits southeastern Australia from Thursday,
Arctic sea ice has hit a record low following unusually warm temperatures in two key areas, Japan's National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) has warned.
A protest outside a Brooklyn hospital turned chaotic after ICE agents arrested a Nigerian man and brought him in for treatment. Authorities say Okeke 'weaponized' his vehicle during his arrest.
The mob quickly flooded the streets in front of and around the hospital in what appeared to be an attempt to block the ICE agents from leaving with the man, video shows.
A Salvadoran man who was shot multiple times by ICE agents has been charged with assault on a federal officer. Federal officials say the man drove his car at agents, prompting defensive shots. His attorney claims agents opened fire first, prompting him to flee.
The country’s steelmakers had warned duties on carbon-intensive goods would kill their industry.
Open access notables Unprecedented 2024 East Antarctic winter heatwave driven by polar vortex weakening and amplified by anthropogenic warming , Tang et al., npj Climate and Atmospheric Science During July–August 2024, East Antarctica experienced the most intense winter heatwave in the 46-year satellite era, with regional mean surface air temperatures across Dronning Maud Land exceeding the climatological mean by more than 9°C for 17 consecutive days. To explore the physical drivers and quantify the anthropogenic contribution to this unprecedented event, we propose a multi-model, multi-method attribution framework integrating regional climate model-based storyline attribution, circulation analogues, and large-ensemble probabilistic attribution. The results...
Learn how sediment records from Texas and Florida revealed volcanic eruptions that may have triggered the Younger Dryas Ice Age.
Learn how Arctic sea ice created natural refuges for bowhead whales during centuries of industrial whaling, shaping which populations are recovering today.
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding that it was based on national interests and a commitment to help meet global market...
Trump endorsed conservative influencer Alyssa Marie's name change idea in a Truth Social post Sunday night.
Researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1, modelling electric HGV journeys from London to East Midlands Airport to decarbonise UK logistics.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found at least 41m ppt in groundwater at former military facility in Louisiana Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning a detention facility for children and their families on one the nation’s most Pfas-contaminated sites, which also serves as a hub for the president’s deportation program. The England air force base, now called England Airpark, is a sprawling former military facility in Louisiana where Pfas levels in the groundwater have been found at least 41m parts per trillion (ppt). Continue reading...
The Ontario based company behind Drake's ice blocks in Toronto, told Global News they were pleased with the excitement around the album release stunt.
The block is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a shifting glacier with deep crevasses and overhanging ice that can be as big as 10-story buildings.
What the company decides to do with the projects matters because of its juggernaut status in bankrolling technologies for capturing carbon — meaning its withdrawal would send shock waves through the market.
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Minnesota's Democrat Attorney General Keith Ellison used his phone as a woman became emotional while recounting an interaction with ICE agents during a town hall.
"They're mini glaciers, if you will. They just run down everything in their path. Nothing can stop that kind of weight," said one resident.
A investigation into a carbon monoxide leak that caused the death of a Regina boy, 11, found the boiler internally exploded and leaked the gas.
Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.
The shift could affect glacier mass and freshwater resources depended on by large numbers of people.
Berlin is seeking targeted amendments to the cap-and-trade carbon program to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and safeguard its industrial base.
Using compressed air to propel pellets of solid carbon dioxide, dry ice blasting removes contaminants from surfaces without damaging the underlying material.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.
Layers of ancient bird droppings preserved in the peatlands of the sub-Antarctic island of Bird Island have given scientists a window into 8,000 years of seabird history. The post Ancient poo reveals uncertain future for Antarctic seabirds appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
First Arctic trials show pumped seawater can bulk up ice, but results aren’t lasting—and may not scale
BOGOTá - Where once there was ice, only rock remains.
The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation say they are entering a crucial phase of a study to establish the feasibility of turning Churchill into a year-round maritime hub.
Description An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in bright blue) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (orange) in Cygnus X, one of the most active and turbulent regions of star birth in our Milky Way galaxy. One […]
China’s leading steelmakers are stepping up coordinated efforts to adjust export strategies, compliance systems and pricing models in response to this year’s full implementation of the EU’s tariff-like Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes direct carbon-linked costs on imports. “China’s indirect steel exports to the EU are substantial, and a significant portion consists of high value-added products,” said Jiang Wei, vice-chairman and secretary general of the China Iron and...
The chief sustainability officer said the company may recalibrate its approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 8, 28 April 2026.
A 2010 satellite photo shows the point where a small lake bisects the snowy rim of an ancient glacier on Canada's Baffin Island. The rippling, snow-rimmed structure is the last remaining fragment of a colossal ice sheet that once covered large parts of North America.
The Canadian Coast Guard will deploy its new Hermes 900 Starliner drone for Arctic test flights this summer after a federal restructuring shifted surveillance assets to Department of National Defence. With MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones delayed until 2028, civilian operators gain an unexpected operational edge in the Far North.
The world's largest iceberg has finally ended its ocean odyssey, crumbling into chunks just shy of its 40th birthday.
The US government has subpoenaed Reddit for the personal details of an anonymous user who posted criticism of ICE. This move, initiated by an ICE agent and escalated to a grand jury, has free speech advocates concerned about the administration's efforts to identify online critics.
Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada’s Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time — what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region.
COPENHAGEN — Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, pushing back against the latest comments about the Arctic island by United States President Donald Trump.
Polar scientists thought it was a dirty iceberg at first.
An international wildlife group put the emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal on its "red list" of endangered species.
Jack Saunders, 21, from Solihull, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after using the stove inside his tent - a practice he'd seen at other camps but had received no training about the dangers of.
As this year's Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting begins, a major new analysis has confirmed British Antarctic Survey as the world’s leading centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean research. The post Top marks for UK science as governments convene for Antarctic conference appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
[Leadership] A recent study by a Nigerian student, Ololade Temitope Oduneye, has identified cement as the construction sector's biggest carbon problem, highlighting a range of greener alternatives that could significantly reduce emissions across the industry.
The move sets up a fight with the United States, which opposes carbon pricing.
The U.K. launched its own carbon market following Brexit, which has traded at a discount to the EU equivalent.
Data from missions showing critically low snowpack on mountains across the west raises alarm among experts High above the jagged peaks of California’s Sierra Nevada, the view from the cockpit is breathtaking. At first glance, the mountains appear draped in a pristine white blanket. But as the flight crew gears up for a high-stakes mission, the sensors onboard this specialized aircraft prove that looks can be deceiving. “This is a distinct dry year,” says Tom Painter, CEO of Airborne Snow Observatories. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 5, May 2026.
Anthony Pollio, 33, was found dead on Wednesday after being mauled by a bear at Glacier National Park. Pollio's death marks the first fatal bear attack in Montana since 1998.
In 2016, the Kaskawulsh Glacier retreated and the Slims River was reduced to a trickle. The waterway was dramatically rerouted south, to the Kaskawulsh River. Since, all that water has flowed into the Alsek, emptying into the Pacific. That could be dealing a blow to Kluane chum salmon.
Man was reported missing on Sunday and on Wednesday officials found a body with wounds indicating a bear attack Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A hiker in Glacier national park is believed to have been killed in a confrontation with a bear, which is likely the first such fatality in the Montana park since 1998, authorities said. The body of the male victim was found on Wednesday, and on Friday morning his identity and other details about him had not yet been publicly disclosed. The man had been reported missing and a search and rescue team was sent out to look for him this week and came upon his remains. Continue reading...
The U.S. has threatened countries that support the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. But a slim majority of U.N. nations are still backing it.
Learn how sophisticated Ice Age stone tools from China revealed advanced butchering techniques, careful planning, and unexpected creativity among ancient humans.
Rapidly melting ice shelves in Antarctica could trigger global sea levels to rise even faster than expected, scientists have warned.
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the first part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we look at the Arctic as an arena for competition. The Arctic is heating up, both physically and in terms of geopolitics. As Arctic warming accelerates and sea ice...
The study found the tsunami might not have happened but for the rapid retreat of a glacier that would have been in the landslide's path.
This network of Gen Z agitators seem intent on picking a fight with authority first and cause second, moving seamlessly from climate activism to anti-Israel and anti-ICE protests.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Carbon Markets Authority (CMA) has taken a major step towards establishing a unified national carbon market system by convening a one-day technical workshop to develop Liberia's Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework.
A new study shows beaver populations have been steadily growing in the Arctic since 2008. The study echoes what land guardians have been observing, as the animals change waterways and affect fishing, hunting and traveling on the land.
Scientists relied on satellite data to understand how the Antarctic glacier lost so much ice so rapidly.
What scientists saw in Antarctica this summer could affect the weather everywhere from Cairns to Cannes.
A pact between India and Russia on reciprocal access to military facilities is expected to boost Moscow’s influence in the Indian Ocean and increase New Delhi’s presence in the Arctic. However, it does not mean the two countries’ bases will be opened to each other’s armed forces as they step up defence cooperation, according to analysts. India and Russia signed the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) covering military exercises, training and humanitarian missions in Moscow in...
How what happens in the polar regions affects the climate around the world. Supplied: Australian Academy of Science
Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.
Chinese scientists are moving technology that converts greenhouse gases into aviation fuel out of the laboratory and towards large-scale production. Global jet fuel prices surged to US$175 a barrel in March – a year-on-year leap of 94.4 per cent – and broke through the US$200 mark in April, more than doubling the cost from a year earlier. Fuel costs have forced airlines to cancel flights. As energy prices spiked amid the war on Iran, a team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the...
A decades-long study has confirmed that deep ocean water near Antarctica is growing warmer—warm enough to melt the South Pole's ice shelves.
Antarctica is melting from below as deep ocean heat marches closer to the continent's fragile ice shelves, a study has warned.
Coincident with the rise of the dinosaurs, a large landmass filled most of the Arctic circle, potentially contributing to global cooling that advantaged the famous reptiles
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.
Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.
As sea ice continues to succumb to the climate crisis, measuring its decline with precision has never been more urgent. To meet this challenge, the European Space Agency is developing three new Copernicus satellites, each employing distinct but complementary techniques to monitor this fragile component of the Earth system.To ensure the data from these new satellites are razor-sharp, an international team of hardy scientists is now out on the Arctic sea ice braving the cold and flying above to collect critical in situ measurements.
A U.S. negotiator warned other countries in a closed-door meeting that efforts to rein in climate pollution from ships has "no prospect" of success.
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has been growing since 2020 – and scientists have now identified why. Research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) looked at factors affecting Antarctica’s delicate environmental dynamics. Despite accelerating loss of ice through glacier melt, exceptionally heavy snowfall in recent years is adding to the mass of the icy continent.
Translating the conductivity of individual carbon nanotubes into practical, macroscopic conductors remains a challenge. We report highly aligned fibers of double-walled carbon nanotubes intercalated with chains of tetrachloroaluminate anions (AlCl4−) in ...
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.
Amazon has secured a significant $30 million deal for carbon credits from sustainable rice farming in India, a first of its kind in the country's agricultural sector. This initiative, involving over 13,000 farmers, aims to reduce methane emissions and support Amazon's net-zero targets by promoting water-saving cultivation techniques.
China has launched what it calls the world’s first “panoramic” carbon accounting system, a model that revises down the country’s emissions compared to other estimates and raises them for the United States. Unlike other models that assign responsibility for emissions based on total carbon output from facilities such as power plants and factories, the new model gives greater weight to the consumers of products. Developed by the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of...
POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won, as investors cheered approval for a major low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia and positive technical signals ahead of the company's upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings and business plan presentation.
Shenzhen, China Pioneers ‘Near-Zero Carbon Communities’ wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:27 In Shenzhen’s Houhai Central District, summer temperatures climb higher each year. Last summer, the city recorded a blistering 37.5 degrees C (99.5 degrees F), one of its hottest days in decades. For residents in dense, aging apartment blocks, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s a matter of cost. People are relying more heavily on air conditioners for relief. Electricity bills are surging as a result. From smallholder farms in Africa to the busy streets of Bogota, communities...
Learn how archaeologists exploring Wogan Cavern uncovered a once-in-a-lifetime find beneath a Welsh castle, revealing Ice Age animals, ancient humans, and climate change in Britain.
An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in bright blue) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (orange) in Cygnus X, one of the most active and turbulent regions of star birth in our Milky Way galaxy. The […]
When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead Greenland shark had washed up on the shores of northwestern Ireland, she was gobsmacked. Not only are the massive and ancient ocean dwellers notoriously elusive, but they usually make their homes in the remote depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a 'very violent release' of deep, pent-up heat.
Shrinking ice is arguably one of the most visible indicators of climate change – particularly in the Arctic. However, a European Space Agency-funded study used information from satellites to show that Antarctica is now experiencing similar dramatic changes, with profound consequences for key plankton species that underpin the region’s marine food web.
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way galaxy more than 600 light-years across, the ice was found inside giant molecular clouds — vast regions of gas and dust where dense clumps of […]
The collapse of a critical ocean current could trigger a 'substantial' release of carbon dioxide, an ominous study has warned.
Learn more about a Megalibgwilia owenii fossil, found around 120 years ago, that today fleshes out the extinct echidna’s extent.
The IEA says escalating tensions in the Middle East and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing heavily on global consumption forecasts.
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species – from ring-tailed lemurs to certain species of baobab trees – found nowhere else on the planet. But when discussing the island nation’s endemic treasures, fungi are often left out of the conversation. Yet “fungi are some of the most important things in the world”, says Anna Ralaiveloarisoa , a Malagasy scientist . “They feed 90% of terrestrial plants. Without them, there is no life on the Earth.” Continue reading...
A chemical-free approach to balancing ocean acidity protects marine life and could dramatically impact the global aquaculture market.
If the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation shut down, the knock-on effects could release hundreds of billions of tonnes of CO2, raising global temperatures even further
Confirmation bias and a profound lack of curiosity mark the latest ABC (Anything But Carbon) contrapalooza in DC this week and a decade-old albedo error trips them up. I occasionally dip into the contrarian-sphere to see if there is anything new that might be of actual interest. I am usually disappointed, and last week’s escapade […] The post A reflection on reflection first appeared on RealClimate.
Earth's glaciers are shrinking at 'alarming rates', experts have warned - with 408 gigatonnes of ice lost in 2025.
Is public money fuelling a forestry “gravy train”? A growing row over carbon, biodiversity and subsidies is reshaping Scotland’s tree planting debate.
A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Coral Travel Group has unveiled the winners of its prestigious “Starway” World Best Hotels awards, with Egyptian properties securing a commanding presence on the international stage. According to the latest customer satisfaction surveys, 14 hotels in Egypt successfully broke into the list of the top 100 hotels globally, while the country secured the number one … The post 14 Egyptian resorts break into global top 100 hotel rankings appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Arctic sea ice had its lowest seasonal maximum and lowest March extent on record. The post The world just had its second-warmest March on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, pushing back against the latest comments about the Arctic island by US President Donald Trump. Trump on Wednesday vented his frustration with Nato as relations reached a crisis point over the Iran war, stating that the military alliance was not around when needed, and that he still remembered Greenland, a “BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE”. “What is important for...
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved Thursday a reform of the Glacier Law that loosens environmental protections, angering environmentalists.
Legislative change backed by libertarian president makes it easier to extract metals in frozen parts of the Andes Argentina’s congress has approved a bill promoted by the libertarian president, Javier Milei, that authorises mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, outraging environmentalists. The amendment to the “glacier law”, which was already approved by the senate in February, would make it easier to mine for metals such as copper, lithium and silver in frozen parts of the Andes mountains. Continue reading...