Climate Science
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.
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.
A new report published today (Tuesday 24 May) sends a strong message to countries responsible for Antarctic governance meeting this week in Berlin, that there’s a need for urgent action on minimising climate change impacts in Antarctica and their far-reaching global consequences. The post Report highlights impact of changes in Antarctica appeared first on British…
The post Fungal diversity in a sediment core from climate change impacted Boeckella Lake, Hope Bay, north-eastern Antarctic Peninsula assessed using metabarcoding appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Overview Climate change is proceeding faster at the poles than any other region, with sea-ice retreating, glaciers melting and biotic communities being invaded by sub-polar species. These changes are affecting … The post BIOPOLE appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
A new study featuring contributions from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has identified 100 pressing research questions on climate change and water resources in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB) that must be answered to protect the communities that live there. The post Study sets course for crucial research on Himalayan waters appeared first on British…
The post Localized impacts and economic implications from high temperature disruption days under climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The post Knowledge Priorities on Climate Change and Water in the Upper Indus Basin: A Horizon Scanning Exercise to Identify the Top 100 Research Questions in Social and Natural Sciences appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
A new report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published today (28 February) has outlined the causes, impacts and solutions to climate change. The post Report reveals global impact of climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.