Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Feed Ocean Life, Study Finds
The process of Greenland’s ice sheet melting is not only raising sea levels, it is also feeding life in the…
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NASA and ISRO Prepare to Launch NISAR Earth-Mapping Satellite
NASA’s NISAR Earth-observing satellite (concept image shown) will carry an advanced dual-band radar system to map Earth’s land and ice…
Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
Earth’s most powerful ocean current is losing strength, with potential consequences for global ocean circulation. Scientists have projected that the…
Citing Melting Glaciers, Peruvian Farmer Sues German Firm, Tests Global Climate Law
Huaraz (Peru): In the high Andes of northern Peru, the morning sun rises over glaciers in the Cordillera Blanca mountains…
World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has come to a standstill near South Georgia, a critical wildlife habitat in the South…
Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
An increase in marine heat waves has been observed worldwide, leading to severe consequences for oceanic ecosystems and coastal communities.…
Seafloor Spreading Slowdown May Have Caused 26–32m Sea Level Drop Over Millions of Years
A substantial decline in ocean crust production between 15 million and 6 million years ago may have led to a…
Earth’s Orbit and Tilt Linked to Ice Age Cycles, Next One Delayed by Climate Change
Shifts in Earth’s tilt and orbit have played a crucial role in the onset and end of ice ages over…
Solar System’s Journey Through Orion Complex May Have Altered Earth’s Climate
The movement of the solar system through the Orion star-forming complex around 14 million years ago may have influenced Earth’s…
Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current Is Slowing Down And It Could Have Devastating Consequences
Scientists have issued a warning that the world’s strongest ocean current is slowing down due to climate change which could…