melting glaciers

In a time when climate change is a major concern, a recent study offers a ray of hope for the Himalayan glaciers. The study, published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics

United Nations researchers warn that there are certain risks such as the withdrawal of home insurance from flood-affected areas, and the depletion of groundwater, which is vital for the supply of communities and agriculture.

Peter Fretwell's study reveals high risk of no chick survival in four of five known colonies due to premature sea ice loss before feathers are waterproofed.

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning about the growing impact of extreme weather events and climate change in Asia.

The sport gained popularity among the locals so much so that their relationship with the game has become natural now. Children growing up in Ladakh have many fond memories of holidays where playing on ice.

Glacier melting caused by climate change is occurring at an alarming rate, warns a recent study by University of Leeds, University of Essex.

Snow algae are a fascinating and unique aspect of the microbial world. These cold-tolerant microbes grow on snowpacks and are commonly observed in polar and alpine areas worldwide.

The loss of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheet is becoming more devastating. Figures and monitoring show us that it is shrinking at an alarming rate. Now, a report noted that they are losing three times as much ice a year as they were 30 years ago.

In the remainder of the century and if urgent measures are not taken to stop global warming, a minimum of 60% of the glaciers of the entire globe could disappear before 2100.

The results of this new study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, completely change the conception of melting in this part of the world.