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- West Antarctica's bedrock is rising, providing some protection to melting ice Sat, 23 Jun 18, 2:00amIt seems that most news concerning Antarctica's ice sheets is bad news, with two of the world's fastest melting glaciers shrinking away in the continent's western region...
- Scientists dash to explore Antarctic ecosystem hidden by ice for 120,000 years Wed, 14 Feb 18, 12:49amScientists are seeking to explore an underwater area previously covered by an Antarctic ice shelf for 120,000 years. Climate change is affecting every corner of the globe and while its challenges are well known, the dramatic...
- Scientists unearth potential evidence of climate change 2,400 feet beneath Antarctic ice sheet Wed, 21 Jan 15, 3:30amA research team at work on the coast of West Antarctica has uncovered evidence that points to climate change deep beneath one of most isolated parts of the ocean. Earlier this month, a team of 40 scientists, ice drillers,...
- New “Polar Code” Signed to Protect Polar Regions as Shipping Increases Sat, 22 Nov 14, 5:00amThe International Maritime Organization has just signed off on an International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, more simply known as the Polar Code...
- NASA: High-Altitude Haze and Vortex At South Pole of Saturn’s Moon Titan Thu, 12 Jul 12, 12:15pmPASADENA, Calif. — Images from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft show a concentration of high-altitude haze and a vortex materializing at the south pole of Saturn’s moon Titan, signs that the seasons are turning...
- New WUWT Polar Vortex Reference Page Sun, 30 Oct 11, 11:00amBy WUWT regular “Just The Facts” We are pleased to introduce WUWT’s newest addition, the WUWT Polar Vortex Reference Page. For those unfamiliar, a Polar Vortex is “caused when an area of low pressure sits...