Study: Antarctica likely to drive rapid sea-level rise
A study that examines what happened during last interglacial points very strongly towards what will unfold for us over the next few centuries.
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Climate History – New Ice Core data available
By drilling into the Antarctic Ice sheet and extracting core samples we are in effect going back in time. The physical properties of the ice and of material trapped in it can be used to reconstruct the climate over the age range of the core. The proportions of different oxygen and hydrogen isotopes provide information about ancient temperatures, … Read more Climate History – New Ice Core data available
#SROCC – The Shocking new IPCC report is out
Latest IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (#SROCC) is available. It explains why scientists are freaking out.
Antarctic Ice Sheet Loss – 3 papers
Today we have 3 scientific papers all focused on the demise of Antarctic Ice sheets. The theme is loosely yesterday, today and tomorrow. Let’s dive right in. Nature: West Antarctic ice sheet and CO2greenhouse effect: a threat of disaster The abstract reads … If the global consumption of fossil fuels continues to grow at its … Read more Antarctic Ice Sheet Loss – 3 papers
Dramatic drop in Antarctic Sea Ice
You might, or perhaps might not have seen some of the stories regarding the sudden drop in the amount of Antarctic sea ice. As an example, the UK’s Guardian reports on 2nd July 2019 … ‘Precipitous’ fall in Antarctic sea ice since 2014 revealed Plunge is far faster than in Arctic and may lead to … Read more Dramatic drop in Antarctic Sea Ice
CO2 and Trees at South Pole
During the Pliocene sea level was a lot higher and there were Antarctic forests. CO2 was also 400ppm – we are on a journey back to that.