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Sea level rise abnormally
Environment

Sea level rise abnormally

Global sea levels are rising at an unusual rate as the Greenland ice sheet begins to melt after a sustained effort.

December 16, 2018
Melting ice makes Norway approach Asia
Environment

Melting ice makes Norway approach Asia

The northernmost town of Kirkenes in Norway was farther away from Asia than any other European port, but suddenly the gap between them narrowed significantly due to melt…

December 16, 2018
Giant ice breaks 1,000km long in the Beaufort Sea
Environment

Giant ice breaks 1,000km long in the Beaufort Sea

Large currents, many of which are up to 500km long and 70km wide, have opened on frozen sea surfaces from Alaska to the Arctic islands of Canada as huge ice sheets break…

December 16, 2018
Ocean warming since when?
Environment

Ocean warming since when?

New research shows that the world's oceans have started to heat up more than 100 years ago, twice the time previously known. The results of the study could help scientis…

December 16, 2018