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Greenland ice flow likely to speed up
New seismic surveys are challenging the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term.
Tracking the giant Antarctic iceberg
The largest remaining ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula lost nearly 10% of its area when an iceberg four times the size of London broke free earlier this month.
Experts call for a sustainable parks policy
Urban parks and green spaces are in danger of falling into neglect unless the Government shows leadership to safeguard their future, a coalition of park professionals and researchers has warned.
How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?
In the face of unpredictable weather conditions, waterproof jackets have become key items in many people’s wardrobes.
Climate scientists set sail to explore changing Arctic Ocean
A new £10 million research programme to investigate how the Arctic Ocean is changing has launched its first cruise to the Barents Sea.