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Greenland's glacier retreat rate doubling, ozone hole not healing, Antarctic ice shelves thinning, Antarctica's economic benefits, US policy update on Antarctica

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2024-06-16 22:37:21

Turbulent Beauty Along the Kimberley Coast: Tidal Currents and Colorful Waters
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The Kimberley Coast in Australia is a stunning display of nature's beauty, with its constantly changing blue-green waters and colorful patterns caused by tidal currents. This region boasts diverse marine habitats and supports thriving phytoplankton populations, despite global concerns about climate change impacting their productivity. Sediment core studies reveal a significant increase in diatoms and dinoflagellates, possibly due to increased rainfall and cyclone activity. #KimberleyCoast #TidalCurrents #ColorfulWaters #MarineHabitats #Phytoplankton...
#newstr #KimberleyCoast #TidalCurrents #Sediment #MarineHabitats #Phytoplankton #ClimateChange
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2024-06-16 22:37:21

2024-06-11 22:30:57

Sea Ice Movement Along Greenland's East Coast and Its Implications for Ocean Circulation
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Greenland's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with the retreat rate doubling in the past two decades. The accelerated melting is a major concern for rising sea levels. France has pledged €1bn for polar research and calls for a moratorium on seabed exploitation. The ozone layer over Antarctica has decreased by 26% since 2004, exposing populations to increased skin cancer risk. Many ice shelves in Antarctica have become thinner and less stable since the 1970s, with concerns of further collapse. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean provide economic benefits worth $276 billion annually. US President Biden signed a new national security memorandum on Antarctica, emphasizing conservation and scientific research. Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting faster than previously believed, contributing to rising sea levels. Sea ice movement along Greenland's east coast has decreased, impacting ocean circulation patterns and climate conditions. #ClimateChange #Greenland #Antarctica #SeaLevelRise #PolarResearch #OzoneLayer #EcosystemServices #AntarcticTreaty #ThwaitesGlacier #SeaIceMovement...
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2024-06-11 22:30:57

2024-05-24 07:13:05

Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier Melting Faster Than Anticipated, Satellite Data Shows
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Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than anticipated, according to satellite data. Greenland's glaciers are also melting at an alarming rate, with the melting occurring five times faster than 20 years ago. The accelerated melting of these glaciers highlights the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. France has pledged €1bn to fund research into melting ice caps and glaciers, emphasizing the need for global efforts. Additionally, the ozone layer over Antarctica has decreased by 26% since 2004, exposing populations to increased skin cancer risk. The economic value of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is estimated at $276 billion annually, emphasizing the need to safeguard their ecosystem services. US President Joe Biden signed a new national security memorandum on Antarctica, emphasizing the importance of preserving the region for scientific research and peaceful cooperation. Recent findings also reveal that Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting at a faster rate than previously believed, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate climate change impacts. #Antarctica #climatechange #glaciermelting #ozone #ecosystemservices #ThwaitesGlacier...
#newstr #Greenland #GlacierRetreat #OzoneHole #AntarcticIceShelves #Antarctica #EconomicBenefits #UsPolicy
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2024-05-24 07:13:05

2024-05-18 08:16:09

US Updates Policy on Antarctica to Enhance Environmental Protection and Scientific Research
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Glaciers in Greenland are melting 5x faster than 20 years ago, raising concerns about sea level rise. France pledges €1bn for polar research and calls for a moratorium on seabed exploitation. Northwestern University and University of Copenhagen find Greenland's glacier retreat rate has doubled in the past two decades. Ozone layer over Antarctica has decreased by 26% since 2004, challenging the notion of healing. Many ice shelves in Antarctica have become thinner and less stable since the 1970s. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean provide economic benefits worth $276 billion annually. US updates policy on Antarctica to enhance environmental protection and scientific research. #ClimateChange #Greenland #PolarResearch #OzoneLayer #Antarctica...
#newstr #Greenland #GlacierRetreat #OzoneHole #AntarcticIceShelves #Antarctica #EconomicBenefits #UsPolicy
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2024-05-18 08:16:09