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Antarctica Undergoes ‘Greenlandification’ As Ice Melt Accelerates

By: Guest
10 March 2026 at 15:56
Scientists have found that Antarctica’s ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland.

The Paradox of AI and Climate

21 May 2026 at 18:45
AI is a two-sided coin, with tremendous potential to benefit the environment while also requiring an immense amount of water and energy. How will these two opposing dynamics balance out—or can they?

Indonesia May Soon Lose Its Last Glaciers

By: Guest
14 May 2026 at 16:38
Scientists estimate that Indonesia will lose its two remaining glaciers by 2030—a warning for glaciers around the world.

In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

23 April 2026 at 12:25
Researchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers offer a new perspective on Turkana’s fossil record of human evolution.

“Near-miss” Tsunami in Alaskan Cruise Area Offers Lessons for Steep Landscapes Near Glaciers

As glaciers retreat in warming regions, the risk of related hazards can increase, and improved monitoring may help reduce some of those dangers, according to a new study.

Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a Kid

An M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.

U.N. Office’s Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan

By: Guest
16 April 2026 at 18:49
After a July 2025 glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, the U.N. coordinated a relief and early recovery plan that is supporting reconstruction and humanitarian assistance.

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