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Antarctic ice shelves have shrunk ‘significantly’, scientists say

The European Space Agency has called the findings "alarming."

13/10/2023

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Antarctica: Latest report says melting sea ice 'not yet irreversible'

In its recently published 'Impact of Climate Change report,' the Potsdam Institute for Research warned that while the marine ice sheet is not destabilised yet, the point of no return could come sooner rather than later.

07/09/2023

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Antarctic sea ice loss decimates emperor penguin colonies

Research has found that sea ice around Antarctica has decreased significantly in the last seven years.

24/08/2023

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Alaska's famous glacier is melting but the cruise ships keep coming

Crammed with tourists, Alaska's capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes.

07/08/2023

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Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

13/02/2023

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Watch visitors slide down into the unreal blue of Iceland’s ice caves

Hundreds of tourists flock to Iceland’s amazing ice caves every winter - but how long will the natural wonders last?

10/02/2023

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WATCH: Tourists flock to the Black Diamond cave in Iceland

Tourists flock to visit the Black Diamond cave in southeast Iceland.

08/02/2023

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How can 50,000-year-old ice help to solve the climate crisis?

Antarctic ice is helping scientists to understand how the climate has changed in the last 50,000 years.

02/02/2023

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Watch: Tourists return to Harbin ice and snow festival

A tourist hotspot that has been put on ice for three years because of COVID-19 travel restrictions has re-opened in Harbin, China.

14/01/2023

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'Ray of light': Emissions cuts can save world's glaciers, study finds

Half of the world’s glaciers are doomed to disappear, according to new research. But it says limiting global warming can help save the rest.

06/01/2023

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These glaciers could completely disappear by 2050, scientists warn

From the Dolomites to Yosemite, UNESCO scientists have a stark warning about these vital ice giants.

03/11/2022

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WWII plane pulled from melting Swiss glacier 76 years after it crashed

When this US Dakota aircraft crashed in Switzerland in 1946 it led to the biggest rescue mission the Alps has ever seen. Now as climate change melts the glacier around it, the wreckage is finally being recovered by the Swiss military.

14/10/2022

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Earth pushed to the brink of climate 'tipping points', scientists say

Global emissions need to be urgently cut to prevent us from heading down the path of runaway climate change.

16/09/2022

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Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures

An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit.

04/07/2022

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What’s behind the surprising growth of one Antarctic ice sheet?

Scientists think changing wind patterns and floating sea ice has led to the growth of ice sheets in eastern Antarctica.

13/05/2022

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Why is the snow in Antarctica turning from white to black?

How black carbon pollution is causing Antarctica’s snow to darken - and melt faster

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How is Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics with no snow?

With rising temperature levels affecting snow conditions around the world, organisers of the Winter Olympics are struggling to find viable venues to host the sporting spectacle.

03/02/2022

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Is this Swiss ice cave a natural wonder or a natural warning?

There may be nothing left by the year 2100

13/01/2022