Antarctica Glacier Retreat Helps To Store CO2 Nov 10, 2009
10, 2009) Large blooms of tiny marine plants called phytoplankton are flourishing in areas of open water left exposed by the recent and rapid melting of ice shelves and glaciers around the Antarctic Peninsula ... Professor Peck continues, "Elsewhere in the world human activity is undermining the ability of oceans and marine ecosystems to capture and store carbon. At present, there is little change in ice shelves and coastal glaciers away from the Antarctic Peninsula, but if more Antarctic ice is... (Science Daily)
Global warming: OSU speaks May 12, 2009
They will be traveling to the Antarctic Peninsula in December and New Guinea next year. "The last glaciers in the Pacific are located right in the middle of the Himalaya mountains and the Andes mountains ," Gabrielli said. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Clinton urges controls on Antarctic tourism Apr 7, 2009
REUTERS/Alister Doyle. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday urged tighter controls on cruise ships and tourists in Antarctica to prevent further environmental damage to the fragile region. (Scientific American)
Glaciers In China And Tibet Fading Fast Feb 22, 2009
(June 6, 2007) Hundreds of glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula are flowing faster, further adding to sea level rise according to new research. Climate warming that is already causing Antarctic Peninsula increased. (Science Daily)
New Antarctic station is carbon-free Feb 17, 2009
Wind and even solar power are catching on solar panels on the Antarctic Peninsula can collect as much energy in a year as many places in Europe. Thomas Leysen, chairman of Belgium's Umicore, a leading manufacturer of catalysts for cars who attended the ceremony, said it made good business sense for companies to help protect the environment. (MSNBC -- Environment)
More of this story Feb 10, 2009
For example, she said, scientists counted 15,200 breading pairs of Adelie penguins in the Palmer station area of the Antarctic Peninsula in 1975 ... The Antarctic Peninsula has warmed on average by 6 degrees Fahrenheit since 1950, she said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Winter vacations sans skis Feb 7, 2009
Most cruises sail to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, where travelers can spot penguins, whales, seals and other fauna. Sparkling white glaciers towering against a turquoise sky will take your breath away as thoughts of traffic, television and the everyday troubles of civilization slip from your memory. (MSNBC -- Travel)
