New Research Shows Svalbard Glacier Has Survived Warmer Past Glaciers are withdrawing across the globe. Since 2000, glaciers have lost between 2 and 39% of their ice regionally and about 5% globally. By using warmer periods in the past as a reference, new research shows that some glaciers could survive warmer conditions given the right settings.
Natural Variability Boosts Arctic Warming, Says Researchers When it comes to the Arctic and climate change, it is well known that the region is warming nearly four times faster than the global average. This is a development seen over the past four decades, but recent research now shows that this is not a permanent ratio and that it is likely due to a temporary anomaly.
Rapid Arctic Warming Accelerates Permafrost Collapse, New Report Warns A new report warns of the significant global impacts of Arctic warming, and calls for urgent Arctic repair to ensure the world remains habitable for future generations.
