The South Pole has been warming at over three times the global average over the past 30 years, a new study has found. That could have huge implications for the melting of Antarctic ice sheets, marine life in the region and the rising of global sea levels.
The South Pole has been warming at more than three times the global average over the past 30 years, a new study has found. That could have huge implications for the melting of Antarctic ice sheets, marine life in the region and the rising of global sea levels.
The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change on Monday, sheds new light on the most remote region on Earth. While scientists have known for years that the outer regions of Antarctica is warming, they previously thought the South Pole, being located deep in its interior, was isolated from rising global temperatures.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What colleges in the South are doing — and not doing — for athletes on Election DayNo SEC school has publicly committed to clear athletes’ practice calendar on Election Day, and the conference has not said whether it will recommend or mandate that its member schools mark Nov. 3 as an off day.
Read more »
Americans confront 'very scary' next phase of coronavirus pandemic as new infections spike across the SouthCalling the recent surge in coronavirus cases in states like Florida, Texas and Arizona “very scary,” Yahoo News Medical Contributor Dr. Kavita Patel said she fears the virus will continue to flare up in communities around the country throughout the summer.
Read more »
Terrifying Drone Footage Captures a Shark Swimming Below Surfers in South AfricaRecent drone footage taken along the coast of South Africa shows a great white shark swimming uncomfortably close to surfers.
Read more »
Apocalyptic Pests: Locust Swarms Hit Asia And South America, Affecting MillionsClouds of the apocalyptic insects have descended across the world this week.
Read more »
Virus surges in U.S. South, West; Pence cancels campaign eventsFlorida, Arizona and Nevada recorded daily highs for cases of COVID-19, highlighting the worsening spread of the virus in several southern and western states as the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to more than 2.5 million
Read more »