Scientists Begin Hi-Tech Quest for Arctic Sea Ice Answers
longer and cost a lot more than watching paint dry, it will be much more interesting and rewarding. They plan to discover just how the Arctic ice retreats, the rate at which it melts, and the oceanographic processes at work. The Arctic ice cap is a vital part of the climate machine, and the basis of an important ecosystem. But although the polar ic… Read More
Win-Win Way Pinpointed to Aid Food Security & Climate
Imagine being able to contain greenhouse gas emissions, make fertilizer use more efficient, keep water waste to a minimum, and put food on the table for the 10 billion people crowded into the planet’s cities, towns and villages by the end of the century. An impossible dream? Not according to Paul West, co-director and lead scientists of the Global … Read More
6 Degrees: Star Wars, Energy Ranks, Cool Pics & More
Find out what you missed in climate news this week in our 6 Degrees weekly roundup. … Read More
As Arctic Ice Melts, Polar Bears Find a New Menu
Starving polar bears, icon of the climate change movement, may be able to adapt to an ice-free summer season in the Arctic after all. Scientists have long thought that polar bears essentially starve during the summer, living off fat reserves until the sea ice returns and they can venture out to sea to capture their main source of calories: seals. B… Read More
Warming Puts Emperor Penguins at Risk of Extinction
The entire population of Antarctica's famous emperor penguins could fall by a third by the end of the century because of disappearing sea ice, putting them at risk of extinction, researchers said on Sunday. The finding justified protecting emperor penguins under the endangered species act – as America already does for polar bear – the researchers … Read More
Engineers Warn UK Infrastructure at Risk from Climate
Vital parts of UK infrastructure are being neglected, with potentially severe impacts on national competitiveness and quality of life, according to a new study by engineers. Energy networks, transport, waste and water are all at risk, while flood defenses are falling well behind where they need to be. This is happening while future risks to these e… Read More
Uncivil War Brews Over Summer Flounder as Waters Warm
The summer flounder – one of the most sought-after catches on the U.S. East Coast – is stirring up a climate change battle as it glides through the sand and grasses at the bottom of a warming North Atlantic. Also known as "fluke," the flat, toothy fish is remarkable for its ability to change color to adapt to its surroundings, rendering it almost i… Read More
Climate Change Puts World’s Energy Systems at Risk
Rising sea levels, extremes of weather and an increase in the frequency of droughts and floods will all play havoc with the world's energy systems as climate change takes hold, a new report has found. Energy companies are more often cited as part of the problem of climate change, generating the lion's share of the world's greenhouse gas emissions,… Read More
