UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
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Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
Polar turning point probably in the next decade: The Arctic could be ice-free in the next ten years, at least for a day. It would be the first time in at least ...
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February 2024 also shattered records: Never since weather records began has a February been as warm as 2024. It was significantly more than 1 ...
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Arctic sea ice has long been declining as climate change takes effect. But recent fluctuations have been seized on by climate sceptics who say it tells a ... Show more
Two rescued puma cubs named Olympia and Elbroch celebrated their first birthday at the Philadelphia Zoo this week. abcnews.visitlink.me/JaUuPH
UN weather agency marks anniversary with dire warning about heating planet: Stark climate warnings come ahead of this year's World Meteorological Day ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240323-un-weather-agency-marks-anniversary-with-dire-warning-about-heating-planet
Records smashed — new WMO climate report confirms 2023 hottest so far saudigazette.com.sa/article/641376
'2023 Was Hottest Year on Record, 2024 to Get Worse': WMO Report: With several records being broken, including record high greenhouse gas levels and ...
thewire.in/environment/2023-was-hottest-year-on-record-2024-to-get-worse-wmo-report
The sea ice factories of Antarctica: A team of New Zealand scientists has just returned from studying the sea ice factories in Antarctica ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/the-sea-ice-factories-of-antarctica/
Our Frankenstein's monster: climate change and an ice-free Arctic: Mary Shelly's "everlasting ices of the north," as she wrote in her 1818 classic ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-03-22/letters-to-the-editor-climate-change-and-an-ice-free-arctic-are-our-frankensteins-monster
Global temperatures “smashed” heat records last year, as heatwaves stalked oceans and glaciers suffered record ice loss, the United Nations said Tuesday ... Show more
The 4 biggest findings from the major new UN climate report: It was another record-breaking year for the climate. But there is still hope ...
sciencefocus.com/news/state-of-global-climate-report
'Sirens Are Blaring': WMO Says 2023 Shattered Key Climate Metrics: "Fossil fuel pollution is sending climate chaos off the charts," U.N ...
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Climate Change Speeds Up as Major Indicators Blow Off the Charts, WMO Warns: Greenhouse gas levels, sea ice melt and sea and air temperatures all reached record ...
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Mars Has Unexpected Effect on Earth's Deep Oceans: "We were surprised to find these 2.4-million-year cycles in our deep-sea sedimentary data ...
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Climate change in Antarctica: “Doomsday glacier” Thwaites has been melting for longer than expected
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Video: Smooth sea ice wows skaters, but authorities warn of dangers: The early arrival of winter and the cold snaps of January have contributed to making the ice ...
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The Oceans We Knew Are Already Gone: As far as humanity is concerned, the transformation of our seas is “effectively permanent.”
theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/03/ocean-heat-wave-cosmic-choice/677672/
Study explores impacts of Arctic warming on daily weather patterns in the US: Arctic sea ice is shrinking as the world continues to warm, and a new study led by ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-explores-impacts-arctic-daily-weather.html
Ocean temperature hit record high in February 2024, EU scientists say: Record-high ocean temperatures in February signal climate change impact on marine life ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/ocean-temperature-hit-record-high-in-february-2024-eu-scientists-say/article67935329.ece
Canada needs an Inuk astronaut: Thriving in a harsh environment is the key skill required for living in outer space
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New study: Arctic could be ice-free within a decade: The Arctic could be ice-free in just a few years: But the good news is that the polar region can recover ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/03/09/neue-studie-zeigt-die-arktis-konnte-innerhalb-eines-jahrzehnts-eisfrei-werden
Evidence that the tipping point has been reached is increasing: Climate change is now also changing the Southern Ocean. Observations and statistics indicate a ...
spektrum.de/news/antarktis-hinweise-auf-erreichten-kipppunkt-verdichten-sich/2210077
Quick Glance: Antarctica: Tipping Point Reached?
- The ice in the Southern Ocean has global impacts.
- Recent studies suggest a climate tipping point in Antarctica.
- Antarctica is absorbing more heat while radiation remains unchanged.
- Statistical indicators point to a critical transition in sea ice.
February marked Earth's 9th consecutive warmest month on record, according to new Copernicus report
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Quick Glance: Earth Records Hottest February and Ninth Consecutive Record Month
- Earth just experienced its warmest February, marking a monthly record for the ninth consecutive time, as announced by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday.
- The relentless and exceptional global warmth, driven by human-caused warming and the El Niño climate pattern, has affected both land and ocean areas since June, raising concerns among scientists about the planet surpassing a critical climate threshold and the potential for an active Atlantic hurricane season.
- The month's average global air temperature of 13.5 degrees Celsius was 0.12 degrees warmer than the previous warmest February in 2016. The warmth of the past 12-month period is unprecedented in modern records, standing at 1.56 degrees warmer than preindustrial levels.
- The new temperature records emerged just a month after the planet's 12-month average temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels for the first time, leading scientists to worry about the increased likelihood of reaching tipping points with catastrophic consequences if the Earth's temperature remains near or above that threshold for extended periods.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ within the decade, researchers warn: The consequences of an ice-free Arctic are not yet fully understood ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-05/the-arctic-ocean-could-be-ice-free-within-a-decade
Sea ice lows, extreme ocean heat of 2023 offers glimpse of future warming, study says
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Signs found of worryingly fast Antarctic ice melt - New Zealand expedition: Scientists returning from a voyage into Antarctic waters say they found worrying ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510696/signs-found-of-worryingly-fast-antarctic-ice-melt-new-zealand-expedition
For the first time in centuries, a gray whale is spotted in New England: The melting of Arctic ice due to climate change may have opened up a new pathway for the ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/07/gray-whale-atlantic-spotted-nantucket/
Quick Glance: Climate Change Lures Pacific Whale to New England
- Scientists confirm the appearance of a whale off New England that went extinct in the Atlantic Ocean two centuries ago, highlighting the impact of climate change on sea life.
- The gray whale, usually found in the northern Pacific, was spotted by researchers from the New England Aquarium in Boston 30 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts. This whale, weighing up to 60,000 pounds (27,215 kilograms), disappeared from the Atlantic in the 18th century.
- Nearly hunted to extinction during the era of commercial whaling, gray whales have now recovered to be considered a species of 'least concern' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- The presence of the gray whale off New England is likely linked to the warming of the planet. The Northwest Passage, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic in Canada, has been ice-free in recent summers, allowing gray whales to pass through when they would have been blocked.
A moment that changed me: I went skinny-dipping in Antarctica – and realised I could survive anything
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/06/a-moment-that-changed-me-i-went-skinny-dipping-in-antarctica-and-realised-i-could-survive-anything
The Paris zoo welcomed its first female rhino to be taken care by the park, a 3-year-old named D'Ora. The rhino is joined by the Paris park's two other male ... Show more
Climate change: Polar bears face starvation threat as ice melts: Melting ice is forcing this iconic Arctic species to spend more time on land ...
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Polar bears forced to change diet – DW – 03/01/2024: Polar bears are now spending more time hunting on land, eating berries and animal carcasses ...
dw.com/en/polar-bears-forced-to-change-diet/video-68420634
Killer whale pod trapped by sea ice in Japan has seemingly escaped, local official says
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This footage offers a rare glimpse into the lives of polar bears. Researchers attached cameras to collars on 20 polar bears in Canada to see what they get up ... Show more
Killer whale pod trapped by sea ice in Japan has seemingly escaped, local official says
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Quick Glance: Welfare Concern for Killer Whales Trapped in Drift Ice off Hokkaido Coast in Japan
- Growing concern for the welfare of a pod of killer whales trapped in drift ice off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan.
- NHK footage shows at least 10 orcas poking out of a small gap in the water about 1 km off the coast of Rausu on the Shiretoko peninsula - a UNESCO world heritage site known for its abundant wildlife.
- Thick ice has made it impossible for the coast guard to attempt to free the mammals after being alerted by a fisher.
- The town can only watch and hope that the drift ice breaks apart, allowing the orcas to escape, according to NHK.
Climate change and loss of sea ice putting polar bears at risk of starvation, collar cameras show
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‘Very worried’: Scientists fret as Antarctic sea ice dwindles: Sea ice levels in Antarctica have registered historic lows for three consecutive years.
straitstimes.com/world/very-worried-scientists-fret-as-antarctic-sea-ice-dwindles
Orcas trapped by ice in Japan not spotted day after, officials hope they got away safely
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/02/07/trapped-orcas-in-japan-move-on/72505503007/
A pod of at least 10 killer whales appears to be trapped by sea ice off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, according to public broadcaster NHK ... Show more
NEW ADDITION: Brookfield Zoo announced the birth of a grey seal, sharing footage of the adorable pup. abcnews.visitlink.me/5yVMqF
‘Bad News’ for Humanity: A Critical Climate System Could Collapse Sooner Than We Thought
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Melting ice could create chaos in US weather and quickly overwhelm oceans, studies warn
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Quick Glance: Ocean System Nearing Collapse: Weather Chaos Ahead
- New study warns of potential collapse of Atlantic currents, leading to global weather chaos.
- Greenland ice melt from global warming could accelerate a scenario just decades away.
- Complex simulations track weakening ocean circulation, raising collapse concerns.
- Impacts of collapse would include extreme climate shifts and food/water shortages worldwide.
Pod of orcas trapped by ice, fighting for life off coast of Japan, drone footage shows
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Arctic Ocean could soon be ice-free in September: Are we the last generation to experience an ice-covered Arctic in summer? Depending on further developments in ...
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SLEEPY, SLEEPY HIPPO: An adorable moment of a trio of hippopotamuses calmly sleeping underwater was captured by a visitor at the the Cincinnati Zoo. abcnews.visitlink.me/0Tfe9n
Study: The Arctic Could Be Ice-Free By 2035: That's a decade sooner than previous calculations.
extremetech.com/science/study-the-arctic-could-be-ice-free-by-2035
#FirstpostAmerica : The first summer on record that melts practically all of the Arctic's floating sea ice could occur within the next decade. With all the ice gone ... Show more
Climate crisis in Japan: Real sea ice can only be found in the museum: The drift ice that covers the Sea of Okhotsk in northern Japan is a tourist attraction ...
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They include species from all sorts of animal groups -- whales, sharks, elephants, wild cats, raptors, birds and insects, among others. cnn.it/49tbxiw
Quick Glance: Endangered Animal Migrations: Human Activities Threaten Biodiversity
- Major report: 97% of migratory fish species facing extinction.
- Human impacts jeopardize migrating species globally.
- Many endangered migratory species with declining populations.
- More than a fifth of monitored migratory species at risk.
We Might Be Just a Few Years Away From an Ice-Free Arctic: Within this decade, the Arctic may see days with no floating ice.
gizmodo.com/we-might-be-just-a-few-years-away-from-an-ice-free-arct-1851308879
Stunning photo of lone polar bear is a reminder: Melting ice is a real threat: A viral photo of a polar bear sleeping on a patch of ice that won the 2023 ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/10/photo-polar-bear-sleeping-ice-climate/72536415007/
Antarctica's coasts are becoming less icy, researchers find: An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica's sea ice (polynyas) may mean coastal plants and ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-antarctica-coasts-icy.html
Over the past 25 years, the amount of summer Arctic sea ice has diminished by more than 1 million square kilometers.
Climate change: Four new emperor penguin groups found by satellite: Scientists track down what are probably the last unidentified Antarctic emperor penguin ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68071718
Commentary: Cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight back to space is a dangerous distraction
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This Dutch startup has a plan to help save Arctic sea ice: By pumping seawater on top of Arctic ice in the winter, Arctic Reflections hopes to help keep the ice ...
fastcompany.com/91044053/this-dutch-startup-has-a-plan-to-help-save-arctic-sea-ice
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024: Here are South Florida's top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
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Accelerating Ocean Heat Breaks All-Time Records| Countercurrents: North Atlantic Ocean temperature is on a red-hot streak.
countercurrents.org/2024/03/accelerating-ocean-heat-breaks-all-time-records/
Scientists report Antarctica ice melts size of Türkiye: Scientists participating in the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition, organized under the auspices ...
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Antarctica loses ice mass the size of Türkiye, scientists say - Türkiye News: Antarctica has lost ice equaling the size of Türkiye in the last three years ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/antarctica-loses-ice-mass-the-size-of-turkiye-scientists-say-191147
Sailing from Annapolis to Iceland on the viking routes of old: A 3,000-mile sail from Annapolis to Iceland sees Andy Schell crossing tacks with viking routes of ...
yachtingworld.com/sailing-across-atlantic/sailing-from-annapolis-to-iceland-on-the-viking-routes-of-old-150649
Pumped up: will a Dutch startup’s plan to restore Arctic sea-ice work?: As the Arctic warms, devastating the climate and ecosystems, an old idea used to create ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/27/climate-crisis-arctic-ecosystems-environment-startup-plan-pump-restore-melting-sea-ice-caps
Scientific research in Antarctica is essential to understand changes in biodiversity and climate
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Antarctica sea ice shrinking at alarming pace, scientists call it 'abrupt critical transition'
wionews.com/videos/antarctica-sea-ice-shrinking-at-alarming-pace-scientists-call-it-abrupt-critical-transition-693766
Slog AM: Air Force Member Self-Immolates in Protest of Genocide, More Colorado Corpse Mismanagement, Give Us More Neighborhood Cafes
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/02/26/79402919/slog-am-air-force-member-self-immolates-in-protest-of-genocide-more-colorado-corpse-mismanagement-give-us-more-neighborhood-cafes
In Antarctica, #ClimateChange is causing sea ice to deplete drastically. Ice coverage across the continent has dropped to record-low levels ... Show more
Greenland’s Glaciers Are Melting Way Faster Than We Thought: Study: A new study found that scientists may have underestimated Greenland’s rate of glacial melt by ...
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#BangkokPost : Polar bears face an increased risk of starvation as a result of spending more time on land during extended ice-free seasons ... Show more
The US Should Protect Polar Bears, Not Turn Their Home Into an Oil Field: On the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, it’s time for us to speak up for ...
commondreams.org/opinion/us-protect-polar-bears
For threatened polar bears, the climate change diet is a losing proposition: With Arctic sea ice shrinking from climate change, many polar bears have to shift ...
apnews.com/article/polar-bears-diet-climate-change-hungry-4c7be2decbbb740f116335af8822bb62
Amid a changing Arctic, Singapore scientists head north to study ice loss and extreme seas
straitstimes.com/singapore/amid-a-changing-arctic-singapore-scientists-head-north-to-study-ice-loss-and-extreme-seas
Striking photos show arches and cavernous hollows carved into world’s largest iceberg
cnn.com/2024/01/17/climate/iceberg-a23a-erosion-photos-scli-intl-scn-climate/
NASA shares never-seen-before picture of frozen seawater on Earth taken from ISS: “This soft serve machine is not broken,” NASA wittily wrote while sharing a ...
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Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton wanted to move to Canada and become Canadian: Shackleton, an adventurer who survived being marooned on sea ice with his crew in ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-explorer-sir-ernest-shackleton-wanted-to-move-to-canada-and-become/
Four new emperor penguin colonies spotted in Antarctica by scientists analyzing poop
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Frequent marine heat waves in the Arctic Ocean will be the norm, says new study: Marine heat waves will become a regular occurrence in the Arctic in the near ...
phys.org/news/2024-02-frequent-marine-arctic-ocean-norm.html
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