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Antarctic glaciers are melting faster
Environment

Antarctic glaciers are melting faster

According to the report, the six giant glaciers of Antarctica are melting at a rapid rate with the amount of melting ice increasing by 77% between 1973 and now.

December 16, 2018
2100: The Himalayas may lose 45% of the ice
Environment

2100: The Himalayas may lose 45% of the ice

The intergovernmental committee on combating climate change (IPCC), has released a more cautious new forecast regarding the possibility of melting ice in the Himalayas.

December 16, 2018
Two islands formed by volcanoes form one
Environment

Two islands formed by volcanoes form one

The island was formed in Japan last November due to volcanic eruption encroaching on the island next to it and merging the two islands into one.

December 16, 2018
Desert - CO2 sink
Environment

Desert - CO2 sink

Researchers from Washington State University (USA) have discovered that deserts and other arid ecosystems are also capable of sucking CO2 impressively like trees.

December 16, 2018