The Arctic is being affected by climate change faster than other parts of the planet. There is mixed research suggesting in some ways, the Antarctic might be least affected. But if the Earth heats up, sooner or later, it's just a matter of time and thermodynamics:
A glacier the size of California in East Antarctica is in danger of melting away, which could lead to an extreme thaw increases sea levels by about 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) worldwide if the glacier vanishes, a new study finds.
Researchers have found two seafloor channels underneath the floating ice shelf of Totten Glacier in East Antarctica. The channels may let the warmest waters near the glacier to enter beneath the floating ice shelf, causing the rapid thinning of the ice shelf observed to date, the scientists said.
- First weekend of official spring could bring more snow.
- The ancestry of one of Darwin's weirdest animals gets a little bit clearer.
- And a new pseudo-scientific zombie struggles out of its embryonic sac:
Let’s be clear: There is no direct evidence wearable tech will cause health problems like cancer. None. Bilton admits that pretty much up front, but then goes on to speculate based on health concerns over cellphones, and that’s where the article goes off the rails.
- Chis Christie finally caves in and allows the free market to operate in New Jersey.
- We are well and truly screwed: the GOP wants to micromanage government agencies that take into account the security risks posed by climate change:
At first glance, climate change doesn’t seem like it would naturally fall under the mandates of the CIA and Defense Department, but it's actually not far removed. A study published in March underscored a theory many had already embraced: that environmental impacts may serve as catalysts for regional instabilities. The study says a devastating drought likely fueled discontent and contributed to shortages and urban overcrowding that sparked the Syrian revolution.