Tag: Ice
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Iceberg melt weakens ocean system that regulates the global climate
Melting and breaking icebergs in the far-off, northeastern region of the Pacific Ocean can weaken a massive current system in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a study by researchers at University of California, Davis and the U.S National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research.
- Climate,
- Education + Outreach
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Paris Agreement goal would mitigate sea level rise
High-end projections show sea level rise this century would not exceed three feet if society meets the goals of the Paris Agreement.
- Climate
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Wildfire smoke can affect Arctic sea ice, new research shows
Emissions from North American wildfires can have impacts on sea ice thousands of miles away, scientists find.
- Climate
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New study focuses on the impact of nuclear war on the oceans
New research finds that nuclear war would devastate the ocean, causing a steep drop in water temperature, collapsing the marine food web, and spurring significant growth of Arctic sea ice.
- Climate
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Antarctic ice chemistry affected by ozone hole
An international study demonstrates the impact of the ozone hole on environmental chemical processes at the South Pole.
- Air Quality