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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

Are world leaders downplaying the evidence of climate change? Three scientists issue a stark warning to those in power. Dr James Kirkham from British Antarctic Survey, Professor Chris Stokes from … The post Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it appeared first on British Antarctic…

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Major paleogeographic and paleoclimatic changes during the late Paleozoic, Early Cretaceous and Cenozoic of central Australia and their influence on recycling of sediments

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The post Major paleogeographic and paleoclimatic changes during the late Paleozoic, Early Cretaceous and Cenozoic of central Australia and their influence on recycling of sediments appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Climate Change, Fisheries Management, and Increases in Demersal Fish Distribution in a Southern Ocean Biodiversity Hotspot

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The post Climate Change, Fisheries Management, and Increases in Demersal Fish Distribution in a Southern Ocean Biodiversity Hotspot appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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BAS Carbon Footprint Report 2024/2025: Our journey to net zero

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BAS Carbon Footprint Report 2024/2025: Our journey to net zero

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Transparency is central to our approach – we do not purchase carbon offsets. Instead, we prioritise … The post BAS Carbon Footprint Report 2024/2025: Our journey to net zero appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Century-scale effect of climate change on meteorite falls

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Feeding the ocean, an icy solution

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Feeding the ocean, an icy solution

Glaciers – immense rivers of ice, containing vast volumes of freshwater – are often considered barren environments, and the melting of them seen as an indicator of climate change. But … The post Feeding the ocean, an icy solution appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Climate change supercharges atmospheric rivers over Antarctica

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Climate change supercharges atmospheric rivers over Antarctica

Antarctica could see a doubling of extreme weather events – such as atmospheric rivers – by 2100, with implications for future sea level rise.  A new study published last week … The post Climate change supercharges atmospheric rivers over Antarctica appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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NPP-MACS

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Sea ice is retreating rapidly due to climate change, with far-stretching consequences for its inhabitants. Sea ice influences climate through impacts on carbon sequestration and production of the cloud-forming gas … The post NPP-MACS appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Untangling the Complexities of Larval Antarctic Krill Overwintering Success Under Climate Change

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The post Untangling the Complexities of Larval Antarctic Krill Overwintering Success Under Climate Change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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GRAIL

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Ocean climate changes in the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre (SPG) are controlled by freshwater input. In turn, the SPG supplies heat to the Greenland Ice Sheet’s (GrIS) marine margins, with … The post GRAIL appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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