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New radar technology records Antarctic glaciers losing ice faster than ever documented before

New radar technology records Antarctic glaciers losing ice faster than ever documented before

George Scott February 08, 2022

In a new University of Houston study using an advanced remote imaging system known as synthetic aperture radar interferometry, three....

Greenland lost enough ice in last 2 decades to cover entire US in 1.5 feet of water

Greenland lost enough ice in last 2 decades to cover entire US in 1.5 feet of water

George Scott February 07, 2022

The world's largest island is losing its ice cap fast.

Scientists warn critical ice shelf in Antarctica could shatter within 5 years

Scientists warn critical ice shelf in Antarctica could shatter within 5 years

George Scott December 15, 2021

As the rapidly heating planet alters the landscape of the Arctic region up north, scientists have discovered disturbing and alarming....

Antarctica just saw its all-time hottest day ever

Antarctica just saw its all-time hottest day ever

Sophie Abitz February 16, 2020

Temperatures in Antarctica reportedly reached 69.35 degrees Fahrenheit last week, just days after setting another record high of 64.9 F.

Rise in Global Sea Levels Could Have 'Profound Consequences'

Rise in Global Sea Levels Could Have 'Profound Consequences'

Sophie Abitz May 21, 2019

Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica.

Iceberg Twice the Size of New York City Is Set to Break Away from Antarctica

Iceberg Twice the Size of New York City Is Set to Break Away from Antarctica

March 04, 2019

Once a rapidly spreading rift intersects with another fissure, an iceberg of at least 660sq miles is set to be....

Fishery Yields Will Be Dramatically Cut by 2300

Fishery Yields Will Be Dramatically Cut by 2300

March 12, 2018

Scientists expect the world's fisheries to be, on average, 20 percent less productive in the year 2300

Plastic Ocean Pollution; Human Cruelty to Seabirds

Plastic Ocean Pollution; Human Cruelty to Seabirds

December 05, 2017

Scientists who advised the Blue Planet II documentary team say they feel "shame and anger" at the “plague of plastic”....