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A team of scientists taking what we know about the global climate risks from polar change to the most powerful audiences.

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We welcome this historic step at #WHA78. But to truly prevent the next pandemic, we must broaden our view... Research has shown that thawing permafrost and retreating glaciers in the Arctic could release ancient pathogens — sometimes referred to as “zombie pathogens.”

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The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet. This rapid change is putting plants, animals, and entire ecosystems at risk. 🌿 More than 21,000 species — including polar bears, caribou, Arctic foxes, lichens, and flowering plants — call the Arctic

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🎧 This morning, BBC Radio 4 opened the 8am news with a rare segment on the Arctic — covering climate change, rising tensions with Russia & China, and Norway Day pride on Svalbard. They also interviewed Russia’s ambassador to Norway. 📻 Worth a 10 mins listen:

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🌍🏔️ How Do Melting Glaciers Impact Tourism? 👇 From cruise passengers in Alaska to skiers in the French Alps and trekkers in the Himalayas, glaciers draw millions of visitors every year. Glaciers fuel tourism economies across the globe — creating jobs, supporting local

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🌍 What happens when glaciers don’t just melt—but also change direction? A new study published in The Cryosphere reveals that glaciers in West Antarctica are not only accelerating in speed but also rerouting their flow—moving up to 100 metres per year. This shift, a rare and

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Last year, nearly 300,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accessed our Global Climate Risks Platform – a clear sign that citizens are actively seeking science-based information to understand the climate threats they face. Their concerns are justified. This

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🌍 Climate denial is on the rise, particularly with young people (typically 13 to 28 year olds termed as Gen Zs). A report from the Center for Countering Digial Hate revealed that 70% of climate denial content on YouTube now focuses on undermining solutions, downplaying impacts,

🌍 Climate denial is on the rise, particularly with young people (typically 13 to 28 year olds termed as Gen Zs).

A report from the Center for Countering Digial Hate revealed that 70% of climate denial content on YouTube now focuses on undermining solutions, downplaying impacts,
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We are deeply saddened by the collapse of the Birch Glacier and the destruction it brought to Blatten. Our thoughts are with those affected — and our gratitude goes to the scientists and local authorities whose early warnings prevented further tragedy. But this is more than a

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🩺 We welcome the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan (GAP) on Climate Change and Health, which rightly frames the climate crisis as a global health crisis. This is a timely call to action as all Parties to the UN Climate Change must submit new and enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

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🌡️ The World Meteorological Organization new "Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update" predicts that over the next five Northern Hemisphere winters, the Arctic will warm by 2.4°C above average – that’s more than 3.5 times faster than the rest of the planet. This kind of rapid warming means even more loss of

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🌿🤧 Pollen levels in the U.S. have increased by 46% since 1990 — a shift closely linked to climate change, a BBC article found. Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are drastically extending pollen seasons, intensifying allergy symptoms, and increasing health risks for

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Extreme Heat Is Putting Pregnancy at Risk 🤰 Human-driven climate change has doubled the number of dangerously hot days for pregnant people in 222 countries. Globally, nearly one-third of countries (78 of 247) experienced an extra month or more of heat-risk days per year. The

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⚠️ Even a temporary rise above 1.5°C can cause permanent glacier loss. A new study published in Nature Climate Change, shows that if global temperatures peak at 3°C — even if we later cool back down — glaciers could still lose 11% more ice by the year 2500 than if we had stayed

⚠️ Even a temporary rise above 1.5°C can cause permanent glacier loss.

A new study published in Nature Climate Change, shows that if global temperatures peak at 3°C — even if we later cool back down — glaciers could still lose 11% more ice by the year 2500 than if we had stayed
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🌍 It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay — and this year’s theme is one we can’t ignore: plastic pollution. 🧊 Plastic waste is now found across the polar regions — in surface waters, deep-sea sediments, and inside Arctic and Antarctic species. Microplastics threaten biodiversity, disrupt

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🍽️ Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay — a global reminder that safe food saves lives. This year's theme, "Food Safety: Science in Action," underscores the pivotal role of scientific research and evidence-based practices in ensuring the safety of our food supply. 🔬 Every year, 600

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🐋 On World Oceans Day, and on the eve of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference, a timely reminder from science: we’re falling short on protecting the species most vital to ocean health. A new research, to which our very own scientist-in-residence James Grecian contributed, tracked over

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🧊 Glaciers at a Glance: June Edition 🌊 This June, in honour of the UN Ocean Conference and World Ocean Day, we spotlight a hidden but powerful force behind rising seas: glacier melt. Glaciers and ice sheets store nearly 70% of Earth’s freshwater — but they’re shrinking fast.

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Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Climate Action 🌍 ❓ Misinformation = false info shared by mistake ❗️ Disinformation = false info shared on purpose to confuse or delay climate action Both cause confusion, slow down real

Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters for Climate Action 🌍

❓ Misinformation = false info shared by mistake
❗️ Disinformation = false info shared on purpose to confuse or delay climate action

Both cause confusion, slow down real
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New research shows that even meeting the Paris target could lock us into long-term sea level rise, as ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland face irreversible retreat. We’re already at ~1.2°C—and the ice is responding. 🌊 What’s at stake: – $1 trillion/year in coastal damages by

New research shows that even meeting the Paris target could lock us into long-term sea level rise, as ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland face irreversible retreat. We’re already at ~1.2°C—and the ice is responding.

🌊 What’s at stake:
– $1 trillion/year in coastal damages by