Chinese scientists are moving technology that converts greenhouse gases into aviation fuel out of the laboratory and towards large-scale production. Global jet fuel prices surged to US$175 a barrel in March – a year-on-year leap of 94.4 per cent – and broke through the US$200 mark in April, more than doubling the cost from a year earlier. Fuel costs have forced airlines to cancel flights. As energy prices spiked amid the war on Iran, a team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the...
A decades-long study has confirmed that deep ocean water near Antarctica is growing warmer—warm enough to melt the South Pole's ice shelves.
Antarctica is melting from below as deep ocean heat marches closer to the continent's fragile ice shelves, a study has warned.
Coincident with the rise of the dinosaurs, a large landmass filled most of the Arctic circle, potentially contributing to global cooling that advantaged the famous reptiles
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.
Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.
As sea ice continues to succumb to the climate crisis, measuring its decline with precision has never been more urgent. To meet this challenge, the European Space Agency is developing three new Copernicus satellites, each employing distinct but complementary techniques to monitor this fragile component of the Earth system.To ensure the data from these new satellites are razor-sharp, an international team of hardy scientists is now out on the Arctic sea ice braving the cold and flying above to collect critical in situ measurements.
A U.S. negotiator warned other countries in a closed-door meeting that efforts to rein in climate pollution from ships has "no prospect" of success.
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has been growing since 2020 – and scientists have now identified why. Research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) looked at factors affecting Antarctica’s delicate environmental dynamics. Despite accelerating loss of ice through glacier melt, exceptionally heavy snowfall in recent years is adding to the mass of the icy continent.
Translating the conductivity of individual carbon nanotubes into practical, macroscopic conductors remains a challenge. We report highly aligned fibers of double-walled carbon nanotubes intercalated with chains of tetrachloroaluminate anions (AlCl4−) in ...
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.
Amazon has secured a significant $30 million deal for carbon credits from sustainable rice farming in India, a first of its kind in the country's agricultural sector. This initiative, involving over 13,000 farmers, aims to reduce methane emissions and support Amazon's net-zero targets by promoting water-saving cultivation techniques.
China has launched what it calls the world’s first “panoramic” carbon accounting system, a model that revises down the country’s emissions compared to other estimates and raises them for the United States. Unlike other models that assign responsibility for emissions based on total carbon output from facilities such as power plants and factories, the new model gives greater weight to the consumers of products. Developed by the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of...
POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won, as investors cheered approval for a major low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia and positive technical signals ahead of the company's upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings and business plan presentation.
Shenzhen, China Pioneers ‘Near-Zero Carbon Communities’ wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:27 In Shenzhen’s Houhai Central District, summer temperatures climb higher each year. Last summer, the city recorded a blistering 37.5 degrees C (99.5 degrees F), one of its hottest days in decades. For residents in dense, aging apartment blocks, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s a matter of cost. People are relying more heavily on air conditioners for relief. Electricity bills are surging as a result. From smallholder farms in Africa to the busy streets of Bogota, communities...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.
Learn how archaeologists exploring Wogan Cavern uncovered a once-in-a-lifetime find beneath a Welsh castle, revealing Ice Age animals, ancient humans, and climate change in Britain.
An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in bright blue) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (orange) in Cygnus X, one of the most active and turbulent regions of star birth in our Milky Way galaxy. The […]
When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead Greenland shark had washed up on the shores of northwestern Ireland, she was gobsmacked. Not only are the massive and ancient ocean dwellers notoriously elusive, but they usually make their homes in the remote depths of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a 'very violent release' of deep, pent-up heat.
Shrinking ice is arguably one of the most visible indicators of climate change – particularly in the Arctic. However, a European Space Agency-funded study used information from satellites to show that Antarctica is now experiencing similar dramatic changes, with profound consequences for key plankton species that underpin the region’s marine food web.
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way galaxy more than 600 light-years across, the ice was found inside giant molecular clouds — vast regions of gas and dust where dense clumps of […]
The collapse of a critical ocean current could trigger a 'substantial' release of carbon dioxide, an ominous study has warned.
Learn more about a Megalibgwilia owenii fossil, found around 120 years ago, that today fleshes out the extinct echidna’s extent.
The IEA says escalating tensions in the Middle East and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing heavily on global consumption forecasts.
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species – from ring-tailed lemurs to certain species of baobab trees – found nowhere else on the planet. But when discussing the island nation’s endemic treasures, fungi are often left out of the conversation. Yet “fungi are some of the most important things in the world”, says Anna Ralaiveloarisoa , a Malagasy scientist . “They feed 90% of terrestrial plants. Without them, there is no life on the Earth.” Continue reading...
A chemical-free approach to balancing ocean acidity protects marine life and could dramatically impact the global aquaculture market.
If the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation shut down, the knock-on effects could release hundreds of billions of tonnes of CO2, raising global temperatures even further
Confirmation bias and a profound lack of curiosity mark the latest ABC (Anything But Carbon) contrapalooza in DC this week and a decade-old albedo error trips them up. I occasionally dip into the contrarian-sphere to see if there is anything new that might be of actual interest. I am usually disappointed, and last week’s escapade […] The post A reflection on reflection first appeared on RealClimate.
Earth's glaciers are shrinking at 'alarming rates', experts have warned - with 408 gigatonnes of ice lost in 2025.
Is public money fuelling a forestry “gravy train”? A growing row over carbon, biodiversity and subsidies is reshaping Scotland’s tree planting debate.
A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Coral Travel Group has unveiled the winners of its prestigious “Starway” World Best Hotels awards, with Egyptian properties securing a commanding presence on the international stage. According to the latest customer satisfaction surveys, 14 hotels in Egypt successfully broke into the list of the top 100 hotels globally, while the country secured the number one … The post 14 Egyptian resorts break into global top 100 hotel rankings appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Arctic sea ice had its lowest seasonal maximum and lowest March extent on record. The post The world just had its second-warmest March on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, pushing back against the latest comments about the Arctic island by US President Donald Trump. Trump on Wednesday vented his frustration with Nato as relations reached a crisis point over the Iran war, stating that the military alliance was not around when needed, and that he still remembered Greenland, a “BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE”. “What is important for...
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved Thursday a reform of the Glacier Law that loosens environmental protections, angering environmentalists.
Legislative change backed by libertarian president makes it easier to extract metals in frozen parts of the Andes Argentina’s congress has approved a bill promoted by the libertarian president, Javier Milei, that authorises mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, outraging environmentalists. The amendment to the “glacier law”, which was already approved by the senate in February, would make it easier to mine for metals such as copper, lithium and silver in frozen parts of the Andes mountains. Continue reading...
Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers The mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as sea ice is melted by the climate crisis has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to declare the species officially in danger of extinction. Emperor penguins rely on “fast” ice – sea ice that is firmly attached to the coast – for nine months of the year. It is where their fluffy chicks are hatched and grow until they have their waterproof feathers. Adults moult every year and also need a safe haven while their swimming feathers regrow. Continue reading...
A glass thread strung along the bottom of a fjord captured the entire process of calving, from the cracking of ice to the breakup of bergs.
Our seasoned traveller braved obstacles and mud to put the best cabin bags to the test – from hard-shell to budget, wheeled to lightweight • The best travel pillows, tested Let’s start by saying that if you can avoid taking a flight, that would be best. Aviation accounts for 2.5% of global carbon emissions – and the levels released by aircraft could double or triple by 2050 . Regrettably, you can’t always reach your destination by rail, sea or hot-air balloon . If flying is unavoidable, one way to reduce your carbon footprint is to take a cabin bag, rather than hold luggage. This encourages you to pack less, so your baggage is lighter, and less fuel is required to spirit it through the stratosphere. If that doesn’t move you, consider that you’ll also pay lower fees to the airline...
Native American dice dating back 12,000 years rewrite the global history of probability and gambling
It transports far more than 100 times as much water as all of the Earth's rivers combined: The Antarctic Circumpolar Current rushes around the southern continent unhindered by land masses and is therefore a fundamental component of the climate system. In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a research team led by the Alfred Wegener Institute describes how and when this mighty ring current developed in Earth's history. Surprising finding: it took more than the opening of the ocean passages between Antarctica, and South America and Australia.
With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
California politicians have spent years bashing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). State Senator Scott Wiener and Governor Gavin Newsom tried to make it illegal for ICE to wear masks. Attorney General Rob Bonta has threatened to arrest ICE agents, though he lacks any authority to do so under the Constitution. Not to be undone, Governor...
ICE agents took the niece and grandniece of an Iranian general who was killed in 2020 during the first Trump administration into custody on Saturday.
Learn how bone dice from Ice Age sites in the American West are pushing the origins of gambling back by more than 6,000 years.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 7, 16 April 2026.
Antarctic krill is central to the diet of whales and a critical buffer to global warming. It's also in demand for use in health supplements, fishmeal and other products.
Humans began gambling 12,000 years ago, experts say - after discovering dice that date back to the last Ice Age.
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The agency says its new dataset is better, but ice measurements will take time. "Bad news for climate monitoring," one scientist lamented.
The Department of Homeland Security rejected a report claiming that ICE agents would be looking to arrest undocumented immigrants at a graduation ceremony for marines.
Security staff at the Adelanto detention center found Ramos unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk A Mexican immigrant has died at a detention center outside Los Angeles , marking at least the 14th death in Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) custody since the year began. Security staff at the Adelanto detention center found José Guadalupe Ramos unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk on 25 March, according to an ICE press release . Staff attempted to carry out life-saving procedures, including CPR, then called emergency services, who took Ramos to Victory Valley Global medical center in nearby Victorville. He was pronounced dead there at 9.29pm. Continue reading...
A network of meltwater lakes and drainage channels made an Antarctic ice shelf known for its blue ice areas even bluer.
The last Neanderthals to survive in Europe came from a single lineage that survived the worst period of the ice age, ancient DNA reveals.
[The Conversation Africa] South-African born writer and world literature scholar Elleke Boehmer's sixth novel, Ice Shock, is a breathtaking story about two lovers who, soon after they meet, find themselves separated to pursue different career choices in different parts of the world.
Learn about the assemblage of fossils discovered at a water cave in central Texas, shedding light on Ice Age megafauna that lived in the state.
Learn how Arctic sea ice created natural refuges for bowhead whales during centuries of industrial whaling, shaping which populations are recovering today.
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding that it was based on national interests and a commitment to help meet global market...
Trump endorsed conservative influencer Alyssa Marie's name change idea in a Truth Social post Sunday night.
Researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1, modelling electric HGV journeys from London to East Midlands Airport to decarbonise UK logistics.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found at least 41m ppt in groundwater at former military facility in Louisiana Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning a detention facility for children and their families on one the nation’s most Pfas-contaminated sites, which also serves as a hub for the president’s deportation program. The England air force base, now called England Airpark, is a sprawling former military facility in Louisiana where Pfas levels in the groundwater have been found at least 41m parts per trillion (ppt). Continue reading...
The Ontario based company behind Drake's ice blocks in Toronto, told Global News they were pleased with the excitement around the album release stunt.
The block is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a shifting glacier with deep crevasses and overhanging ice that can be as big as 10-story buildings.
What the company decides to do with the projects matters because of its juggernaut status in bankrolling technologies for capturing carbon — meaning its withdrawal would send shock waves through the market.
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Minnesota's Democrat Attorney General Keith Ellison used his phone as a woman became emotional while recounting an interaction with ICE agents during a town hall.
"They're mini glaciers, if you will. They just run down everything in their path. Nothing can stop that kind of weight," said one resident.
A investigation into a carbon monoxide leak that caused the death of a Regina boy, 11, found the boiler internally exploded and leaked the gas.
Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.
The shift could affect glacier mass and freshwater resources depended on by large numbers of people.
Berlin is seeking targeted amendments to the cap-and-trade carbon program to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and safeguard its industrial base.
Using compressed air to propel pellets of solid carbon dioxide, dry ice blasting removes contaminants from surfaces without damaging the underlying material.
Layers of ancient bird droppings preserved in the peatlands of the sub-Antarctic island of Bird Island have given scientists a window into 8,000 years of seabird history. The post Ancient poo reveals uncertain future for Antarctic seabirds appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
First Arctic trials show pumped seawater can bulk up ice, but results aren’t lasting—and may not scale
BOGOTá - Where once there was ice, only rock remains.
The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation say they are entering a crucial phase of a study to establish the feasibility of turning Churchill into a year-round maritime hub.
Description An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in bright blue) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (orange) in Cygnus X, one of the most active and turbulent regions of star birth in our Milky Way galaxy. One […]
China’s leading steelmakers are stepping up coordinated efforts to adjust export strategies, compliance systems and pricing models in response to this year’s full implementation of the EU’s tariff-like Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes direct carbon-linked costs on imports. “China’s indirect steel exports to the EU are substantial, and a significant portion consists of high value-added products,” said Jiang Wei, vice-chairman and secretary general of the China Iron and...
The chief sustainability officer said the company may recalibrate its approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 8, 28 April 2026.
A 2010 satellite photo shows the point where a small lake bisects the snowy rim of an ancient glacier on Canada's Baffin Island. The rippling, snow-rimmed structure is the last remaining fragment of a colossal ice sheet that once covered large parts of North America.
The Canadian Coast Guard will deploy its new Hermes 900 Starliner drone for Arctic test flights this summer after a federal restructuring shifted surveillance assets to Department of National Defence. With MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones delayed until 2028, civilian operators gain an unexpected operational edge in the Far North.
The world's largest iceberg has finally ended its ocean odyssey, crumbling into chunks just shy of its 40th birthday.
The US government has subpoenaed Reddit for the personal details of an anonymous user who posted criticism of ICE. This move, initiated by an ICE agent and escalated to a grand jury, has free speech advocates concerned about the administration's efforts to identify online critics.
Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.
Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada’s Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time — what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region.
COPENHAGEN — Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, pushing back against the latest comments about the Arctic island by United States President Donald Trump.
Polar scientists thought it was a dirty iceberg at first.
An international wildlife group put the emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal on its "red list" of endangered species.
Jack Saunders, 21, from Solihull, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after using the stove inside his tent - a practice he'd seen at other camps but had received no training about the dangers of.
North Korea conducted a slew of new weapons tests, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said, including one involving an electromagnetic weapon system and a carbon fibre bomb. The tests, which were conducted over three days from Monday to Wednesday, were overseen by General Kim Jong-sik, the KCNA report said. The weapons tests come at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Pyongyang has moved closer to Moscow in recent years, supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, and is now...
The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.
A 93-strong international expedition team has been exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea in the Antarctic on board the Alfred Wegener Institute's icebreaker Polarstern since 8 February 2026. In this key region for global ocean currents, the focus has been on the outflow of ice and water from the Larsen Ice Shelf and the astonishing sea ice retreat of recent years. When the research work had to be interrupted due to rough weather conditions in order to seek shelter in the lee of Joinville Island, the scientists and ship's crew were surprised by the sudden appearance of an island that had previously only been marked as a danger zone on the available nautical charts.
Hong Kong lawmakers have warned that a local bus operator’s failed bid to reduce services is only the “tip of the iceberg”, as rising fuel costs drive wider reductions across the sector, urging the government to act swiftly to tackle soaring oil prices. Legislators on Tuesday also urged authorities to approve applications by non-franchised bus companies to increase fares, and to provide subsidies to cushion the effects of higher fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East. Their calls came...
Koko Networks folded amid concerns it was issuing more carbon credits than its products warranted, a claim the company has denied.
Neglected for years, the Arctic is now NATO’s critical front, driven by urgent threats from Russian militarization and shifting geopolitics. While launching "Arctic Sentry" to bridge surveillance gaps, the alliance is struggling with extreme conditions, vast distances and the need for new, rugged technology to maintain a persistent presence in the inhospitable Far North.
Melting ice, rebounding land, and rising seas will change what resources are available in Antarctica, a new analysis finds.
Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which tied with the lowest maximum observed in the satellite record.
The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.
Reaching a standard attained by fewer than one in a hundred buildings globally is a landmark moment for sustainable building, achieved in the Antarctic Peninsula where construction and operational challenges are unlike anywhere else on Earth. The post Discovery Building first in Antarctica to achieve ‘Outstanding’ sustainability rating appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
A ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson collided with a Norwegian krill trawler off Antarctica in what the ship’s owner likened to a “terrorist attack” that endangered its crew and could have caused a disaster in the same environmentally sensitive waters the activists claim they want to protect.
President Donald Trump's late-night TV address to the nation regarding the US-Iran war has sent global markets spiraling.
China's cuts to aerosol emissions reduced sea ice loss, but it may have revealed a bigger story about climate change.
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the National Antarctic Scientific Centre (NASC), Ukraine, collaborated to deliver essential logistics support to Rothera Research Station, Antarctica, and to study jointly the impact […] The post British Antarctic Survey partners with the National Antarctic Scientific Centre, Ukraine, on logistics and science appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Carrying out such research requires specialized scuba diving skills plus the proper scientific background — qualifications only a few hundred people in the world currently have.
Amid chaos at airports during the 44-day DHS shutdown, ICE agents have been deployed to airports to help TSA -- and they may be in for an extended stay.
The woke Democrat called for illegal immigrants to receive reparations to make up for the 'trauma' of being targeted by ICE agents hunting down illegal immigrants across the nation.
The loss of ice has grave impacts on ecosystems and the people who live in the region. It’s also driving increased interest in new shipping routes and mining opportunities.
The president had been considering ways to go around Congress as the impasse hits its 40th day, while ICE agents continue to assist at the nation's airports as they face massive security lines.
Ice plays a vital role in reflecting away planet-warming sunlight. The Arctic is warming much faster than most other parts of the world.