Arctic
Claude Lorius’ research helped prove that mankind has influenced global warming
That’s after 2022 was the fifth warmest year on record
A new report claims extremely cold weather in the US is caused by the heating of the Arctic
The spill follows a leak of 21,000 tonnes of diesel from Nornickel’s power plant near the city of Norilsk in May
The temperature hit a record of 38°C in the Russian Arctic town of Verkhoyansk with a previous air temperature record of 37.3°C observed on 25th July 1988
Researchers recorded more than 10,000 particles per litre in some of their samples taken from the region’s Svalbard islands
A new report suggests results this results in less precipitation, weaker cyclones and weaker wind flows around the rest of the world
The current US President attempted to overrule a ban brought in by Barack Obama prohibiting offshore drilling in the region
The Environmental Audit Committee says fossil fuel activity in the region is incompatible with international climate obligations
MPs have said the government must concentrate on meeting its climate change commitments