Climate Science
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.
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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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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A project looking at how clouds affect climate change in Antarctica starts its second year of field research this month. The Southern Ocean Clouds (SOC) project, which is part of … The post Cloud scientists take to the skies to solve climate uncertainty appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
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A greater understanding of how climate change impacts at a regional level is vital to developing effective climate policies that protect communities from escalating risks. A team, including researchers from … The post Regional data highlights emerging climate change signals appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
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