China Loses 26 Percent of Its Glaciers Due to Global Warming, Claims New Study

China Loses 26 Percent of Its Glaciers Due to Global Warming, Claims New Study

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates China has reportedly witnessed a significant decline in glacier area over the last six decades. As per a new study published online,  the country has lost nearly 26 percent of its total glacier coverage since the 1960s. The study claims that the lost…

Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000

Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Greenland’s melting glaciers have exposed 1,620 kilometers of previously ice-covered coastline in the last 20 years. Arctic marine-terminating glaciers have significantly receded, according to satellite imagery from 2000 to 2020, exposing new land to the elements. This change illustrates the continued effects of…

Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation

Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Earth’s most powerful ocean current is losing strength, with potential consequences for global ocean circulation. Scientists have projected that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) could slow down by as much as 20 percent by 2050. The weakening of this current, which connects multiple…

World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns

World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has come to a standstill near South Georgia, a critical wildlife habitat in the South Atlantic. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) confirmed on March 4 that the iceberg, comparable in size to Rhode Island, had run aground approximately…

Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans

Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates An increase in marine heat waves has been observed worldwide, leading to severe consequences for oceanic ecosystems and coastal communities. Reports indicate that specific regions in the world’s oceans have been experiencing prolonged periods of higher-than-average temperatures at an unprecedented rate. The persistence…

Solar System’s Journey Through Orion Complex May Have Altered Earth’s Climate

Solar System’s Journey Through Orion Complex May Have Altered Earth’s Climate

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The movement of the solar system through the Orion star-forming complex around 14 million years ago may have influenced Earth’s climate, according to scientists. This dense region of space, part of the Radcliffe Wave galactic structure, could have compressed the heliosphere—the protective shield…

Greenland’s Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting

Greenland’s Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Greenland’s ice sheet is heading towards an irreversible tipping point that could lead to catastrophic consequences, as warned by climate scientists. The immense sheet has been losing ice at an unprecedented rate, with estimates indicating a loss of around 33 million tons per…

New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality

New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A potential method to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere has been identified, involving a material that could be used in agriculture. This approach utilises specific minerals to accelerate the natural process of carbon mineralisation, a method that could significantly impact…

Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A dramatic rise in temperature was recorded at the North Pole, with levels surpassing the freezing point due to an extreme winter warming event. Reports indicate that temperatures climbed 20 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, raising concerns among climate scientists about its…

Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change

Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The pace of ocean warming has intensified significantly over the past four decades, with recent data highlighting a quadrupling of heat absorption rates. This shift points to an acceleration in climate change, as oceans act as the planet’s primary heat sink. Researchers warn…