Antarctic Ice Loss Could Have 'Catastrophic' Impact

Antarctic ice loss could have 'catastrophic' impact

Scientists on Wednesday warned that abrupt and potentially irreversible changes are occurring in Antarctica. They said the changes, which are driven by climate change, could lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations." The research was published in the journal Nature. It sought to describe the interlocking effects of global warming on the Antarctic, the frozen continent at the planet's South Pole. The "overwhelming evidence of a regime s…

Australia news live: Antarctica at risk of ‘catastrophic’ changes, scientists warn; Lehrmann appeal hearing to continue today

Australian scientists say the continent could see ‘abrupt’ changes. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer, bringing you the best overnight stories and then I’ll be handing over to Nick Visser.A study by 21 Australian and international scientists reports today that Antarctica could undergo abrupt and potentially catastrophic changes unle…

Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations," experts warn

A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.