Climate Science

Warming and acidification threatens organisms

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Warming and acidification threatens organisms

Global warming and ocean acidification are threatening marine organisms, such as corals, bryozoans, molluscs, sea urchins or crustaceans, that build their skeletons and shells with calcium carbonate (chalk) according to … The post Warming and acidification threatens organisms appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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British Antarctic Survey at COP27

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British Antarctic Survey at COP27

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists will participate in the 27th session of the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), hosted by the Arab Republic of … The post British Antarctic Survey at COP27 appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Climate change to increase lifetime of space pollution

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Climate change to increase lifetime of space pollution

Satellites face greater chances of collision with space debris as a result of reduced density in the upper atmosphere. Increasing levels of CO2 in the Earth’s atmosphere will result in … The post Climate change to increase lifetime of space pollution appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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A realistic projection of climate change in the upper atmosphere into the 21st century

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Contrasting fate of western Third Pole’s water resources under 21st century climate change

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Wildfire

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Wildfires are unplanned and uncontrolled combustion of vegetated areas which can damage property and human life, and may have negative effects on the ecosystems where they occur. As climate change … The post Wildfire appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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The rising threat of climate change for arthropods from Earth’s cold regions: Taxonomic rather than native status drives species sensitivity

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Antarctic infrastructure for net zero

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Antarctic infrastructure for net zero

This week is Net Zero Week, an opportunity for all of us to reflect on what we can do to help mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The work being done at BAS to help pave the road to net zero though continues year-round and there are many exciting initiatives planned and underway to…

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Antarctica and climate change

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Antarctica and climate change

Introduction According to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, human activities have been the dominant driver of global climate change since the mid-20th century. Antarctica, and the Southern Ocean that surrounds … The post Antarctica and climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Penguins and climate change

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Penguins and climate change

Introduction Reports suggest that climate change is putting some penguin species in peril. Scientists at British Antarctic Survey investigating long-term changes in penguin populations report what’s happening to these iconic … The post Penguins and climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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