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Deadly China-Nepal flood caused by glacial lake: experts
Kathmandu (AFP) July 9, 2025 Flash floods that killed at least nine people in a mountainous region between China and Nepal and swept away a key bridge linking the two countries, were caused by the release of water from a glacial lake, experts said Wednesday. About 30 people are still missing after Tuesday's floods, including 19 people in Nepal and 11 in China, according to officials and media reports. "Our initial assessment shows that the origin of the flood was the draining of a supraglacial lake located on the north side ... read more |
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Glacier retreat could drive a surge in volcanic eruptions worldwideLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 Melting glaciers may be laying the groundwork for more explosive and frequent volcanic eruptions, according to new research presented at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague. The study focuses on si ... more 
German navy to patrol the ArcticCopenhagen (AFP) June 30, 2025 Germany's defence minister said Monday the country would send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region. ... more 
Denmark develops tool to predict ice-free Arctic summersCopenhagen (AFP) June 27, 2025 The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said on Friday it was developing a tool to predict when the Arctic will be ice-free in summer, to anticipate the consequences on the Earth's climate. ... more 
In Norway's Arctic, meteorologists have a first-row seat to climate changeTromso, Norway (AFP) June 23, 2025 In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change. ... more |
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Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists Copenhagen (AFP) June 11, 2025 Greenland's ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) said in a report Wednesday. ... more 
Emperor penguin populations declining faster than expectedParis (AFP) June 10, 2025 Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined. ... more 
Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impactDushanbe, Tajikistan (AFP) May 31, 2025 The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say. ... more 
New research reveals wind jets fueling Thwaites Glacier's meltTokyo Japan (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology and the British Antarctic Survey has uncovered previously unknown low-level wind jets (LLJs) in the Amundsen Sea Embayment, West Antarct ... more
Switzerland monitoring for flood risk after huge glacier collapseGeneva (AFP) May 29, 2025 Swiss authorities were on Thursday monitoring for possible flood risk in a southern valley, following a massive glacier collapse that created a huge pile of debris after destroying a small village. ... more |
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Ice age species evolved in stages across changing climates
London, UK (SPX) May 26, 2025 A recent study by researchers from Bournemouth University has unveiled distinct evolutionary phases among animals and plants during the ice age, providing new context for how cold-adapted species developed over time. The interdisciplinary team of palaeontologists and palaeogeneticists analyzed ancient DNA and fossil data to trace changes in biodiversity across the Northern Hemisphere. Their findings indicate that the evolution of species like the woolly mammoth, musk ox, and arctic fox began aroun ... read more 
Growing Arctic military presence worries Finland's reindeer herdersRovaniemi, Finland (AFP) May 24, 2025 A fighter jet roaring through the grey sky breaks the tranquillity of a boreal forest in northern Finland, one more sign of a growing military presence that is challenging the ability of reindeer herders to exercise their livelihood. ... more |
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Biodiversity boom in Antarctic soils driven by microbial cooperation Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 22, 2025 In a surprising twist to assumptions about life in Earth's harshest environments, scientists have discovered a rich and diverse community of microbes thriving in Antarctic glacier forefields, sugges ... more 
The surprising climate power of penguin pooWashington (AFP) May 22, 2025 Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an unlikely ally in the fight to keep the continent cool: penguin poo. ... more 
Krypton-81 Dating Achieved for Antarctic Ice by USTC ResearchersTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have successfully applied a novel dating technique, known as All-Optical Atom Trap Trace Analysis, to 1-kilogram Antarctic ice ... more
NATO to open new air command in Norway's far northOslo (AFP) May 20, 2025 Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control centre. ... more 
Mountain Glaciers Face Centuries-Long Recovery Even if Warming ReversedLondon, UK (SPX) May 20, 2025 New research indicates that glaciers around the world will require centuries to recover, even if global temperatures are eventually reduced to pre-industrial levels. The study, led by scientists fro ... more |
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