Rivers melt Arctic ice, warming air and ocean
A new study shows that increased heat from Arctic rivers is melting sea ice in the Arctic Ocean and warming the atmosphere.
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Arctic sea ice at record low October levels: Danish institute
Sea ice in the Arctic was at record lows for October, as unusually warm waters slowed the recovery of the ice, Danish researchers said Wednesday.
Environment
Oct 28, 2020
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Where's the sea ice? 3 reasons the Arctic freeze is unseasonably late and why it matters
With the setting of the sun and the onset of polar darkness, the Arctic Ocean would normally be crusted with sea ice along the Siberian coast by now. But this year, the water is still open.
Environment
Oct 28, 2020
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Ice loss due to warming leads to warming due to ice loss: A vicious circle
The loss of huge ice masses can contribute to the warming that is causing this loss and further risks. A new study now quantifies this feedback by exploring long-term if-then scenarios. If the Arctic summer sea ice were to ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 27, 2020
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0.5°C matters: Seasonal contrast of rainfall becomes intense in warming target of the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement in 2015 proposed a target to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees C and pursue efforts to limit warming to less than 1.5 degrees C. Since then, great efforts have been devoted to exploring the impacts ...
Environment
Oct 21, 2020
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Study shows that restoration of peatlands can reduce impacts of climate change
An international study published in Environmental Research Letters has found further evidence that conservation and restoration of boreal peatlands could be an important tool to mitigate climate change impacts in the north. ...
Environment
Oct 19, 2020
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Which 'milk' is best for the environment? We compared dairy, nut, soy, hemp and grain milks
Making eco-conscious choices at the shops can be tricky when we're presented with so many options, especially when it comes to milk. Should we buy plant-based milk, or dairy? We've looked at the evidence to help you choose.
Environment
Oct 14, 2020
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The underground 'Parthenon' protecting Tokyo from floods
It has been called Japan's underground "Parthenon", a cavernous complex charged with protecting Tokyo and surrounding areas from catastrophic flooding—a risk experts warn is growing as climate change advances.
Environment
Oct 12, 2020
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Last month warmest September on record globally: EU
Earth's surface was warmer last month than during any September on record, with temperatures since January tracking those of the hottest ever calendar year in 2016, the European Union's Earth Observation Programme said Wednesday.
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Healthy corals in Biscayne Bay surprised scientists. They may help reefs survive
During a scouting mission to check on coral colonies in inshore Biscayne Bay last year, Caroline Dennison and a few other marine biology graduate students found something astounding: healthy populations of brain corals.
Environment
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