As the world gathers for COP28 in Dubai,it is clear that climate change can no longer be viewed as just a “tragedy on the horizon”.
Scientists say record-breaking temperatures are making the world a dangerous place for life,with many planetary “vital signs” at extremes.
Scientists say about 70 of the 160 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume,releasing 7.5 trillion tonnes of freshwater into the ocean.
One leading researcher described the record heat as “gobsmackingly bananas. Unnerving. Bewildering. Flabbergasting. Disquieting. Shocking. Mind-boggling.”
Without its ice cooling the planet,Antarctica could transform from earth’s refrigerator to a radiator.
Pain scientist Donna Urquhart has been shutting herself in a Truganina shipping container as she seeks to set a world record for the longest polar ultramarathon.
At the ends of the world,ground that has long been frozen is warming – and scientists are discovering that some ancient bacteria and viruses can spring to life. Could dangerous pathogens emerge?
CSIRO Fellow and Research Team Leader Dr Steve Rintoul said while there is some annual variation in ice coverage,this year’s records are the lowest in the 40 years since records started.
It’s often reserved for loyal customers and those in expensive suites. But I was really only interested in one thing:how dangerous is polar cruising. Really?
The Antarctic program will require one large intercontinental passenger jet,four intercontinental turboprop aircraft and four twin-engine helicopters.
A new departure hub designed to take pressure off Antarctic launch ports is behind one cruise line’s aim to help preserve this pristine environment.