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As we begin 2024, we need leaders of government and business to grasp the global effect of what is happening to climate

Drilling on the edge: Daring ‘James Bond’ mission to drill Antarctic ice cores could reveal future of sea level rise. To understand the vulnarable glaciers holding back meters of sea level rise, climate scientists swoop in to extract ice from Antarctica’s remote and stormy west coast. https://lnkd.in/d3RG8fU4

Eco Blog | Dive into the world of polynyas, essential open areas in the Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Explore their significance for marine life and their impact on climate change: https://lnkd.in/eNHNTFjR #WaveTribe #EcoDiscovery #MarineLife 🐟🌍

❄A new iceberg, measuring about 145 square miles, has broken away from Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica. ❄The Brunt Ice Shelf is where UK's Halley research station is located, and is the third such event in the past three years. In 2017, due to concerns over ice instability, the British Antarctic Survey relocated Halley’s buildings on skis to a safer location. ❄The increasing activity and rapid loss of ice from the Brunt Ice Shelf over the past three years has triggered a rapid acceleration in the shelf's seaward movement, and such icebergs can trigger a navigation hazard. ❄Satellite imagery and GPS has tracked this movement, showing that such climate research is vital in understanding sudden and major changes in Antarctic ice shelves. ❄Join our research database at Expedition Science to be a part of the action for climate change: https://lnkd.in/eViqWcC2

Scientists are working on an unusual plan to prevent Antarctic glaciers from catastrophic melting. They want to build a set of giant underwater curtains in front of ice sheets to protect them from being eroded by warm sea water. Here's an overview from The Guardian: #antartica #polarice #climatechange #adaptation https://lnkd.in/gC8YfeX7

And the accelerating pace of the glacier melt in both Greenland and in Antarctica…

An event that happens once every 2,000 years is taking place in the Antarctic https://lnkd.in/dM6_n2jz #antarctica, #climate, #climatechange, #climatemodels, #environment, #globalweather, #gngagritech, #greenstories, #nature, #ocean, #penguins, #seaice, #weather, #getgreengrowing

🌊 The coral reefs in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans are facing their most severe bleaching event on record. Why does this matter? When reefs bleach, it's a sign that the crucial symbiotic algae within coral polyps is dying off. This can spell trouble, leading to illnesses and even the demise of coral polyps themselves. Scientists are alarmed by the increasing severity and frequency of coral bleaching events, driven by climate change. And if we don't act to curb warming, this could trigger a domino effect of destruction. From the organisms reliant on coral reefs, to the phytoplankton that nourish fish populations, to the very fish humanity relies on for food — everyone's at risk. Thankfully, satellites orbiting Earth 🛰️ are on the case, regularly gathering data to pinpoint at-risk reefs. Using EOSDA LandViewer and Sentinel-2 imagery, we got a firsthand look at the phenomenon. By empowering scientists and policymakers, such satellite-derived data is driving positive change for our coastal and marine environments. Let's keep the momentum going!

New: Antarctica’s Elephant Island is a bleak emblem of how climate change can erode history. Its remote north shore is forever intertwined with the indomitable saga of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition of 1916. "Today, gazing upon those same shores, one can’t help but feel a poignant connection to the past — where the echoes of Shackleton’s expedition still linger but are now intertwined with the complex and ongoing story of our planet’s changing climate. The story of the Shackleton epic expedition’s struggle is no longer just a historical testament to human survival but also a living connection to a new fight for human survival — the rapidly evolving global climate challenge." Grace C.. explains how the epic Antarctic journey of Earnest Shackleton is melting away. https://lnkd.in/exYnEBzb Climate & Capital Media Green Central Banking Climate Group Grace C.. Princeton University #climate #climatescience #climateaction #climatechange #esg #esgreporting #esgstrategy #antarctica #tourism #tourismindustry