Alaska sees record temperatures in heatwave
An "all-time high" temperature record has been set in the US state of Alaska, despite much of the country sitting in the Arctic circle. Temperatures peaked at 32.22 Celsius (90F) on 4 July at an airport
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IISC dives into Gangotri to explore glacial secrets
BENGALURU: Gangotri glacier, the source of Ganges, has been out of reach for scientists for conducting proper field studies all these years, mainly because of its sheer size and inaccessibility. But not
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Uttarakhand forest fires could melt glaciers faster, say experts
NAINITAL: Raging forest fires in Uttarakhand could have a devastating effect on the state's glaciers which are the lifeline of the major rivers flowing through India's northern plains. According to
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Greenland ice sheet melting has started early
In a year of startling data pointing to a warming world, the thin blue line in the chart below of Greenland's ice melt was initially dismissed as just too outlandish to be accurate. Greenland is home
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To study climate change, India to Monitor a major fjord in Arctic region
To study climate change, India is conducting a programme to monitor one of the major fjords on the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic region, the government today said. In a written response to a question
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The Arctic is melting – and scientists just lost a key tool to observe it
Earlier this month, a U.S. satellite known as F17 — which was primarily used for meteorological measurements — experienced operational failures that compromised the integrity of its data. And while there
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New research shows the North Pole is 'moving towards the UK' say scientists
New scientific studies show that the North Pole is gradually shifting towards the UK, as global warming is changing the way the Earth turns on its axis. Experts and scientists now believe the North Pole's
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Seas could rise higher than predicted, drenching coastal cities: study
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Global seas could rise nearly twice as much as previous, widely accepted estimates, according to a study published on Thursday saying low-lying cities face possible
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Climate change: Melting Antarctic ice sheet could cause 15m sea level rise by year 2500
Melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet could cause sea level to rise by twice as much as previous thought. Scientists say updated models show melting could contribute more than one metre in sea level rise
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Shrinking Arctic ice is impacting Greenland melting
Vanishing Arctic sea ice. Dogged weather systems over Greenland. Far-flung surface ice melting on the massive island. 'Blocking-high' pressure systems spawn most of the warming that melts Greenland surface
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Scientists debate impact of rising sea levels on country's coastal environment
Average sea levels are rising faster in China's coastal region than most other places in the world, affecting the coastal environment in various ways, the national marine authority said. Instead of only