Climate Now
Heatwaves and snow: What's really happening to the Antarctic climate?
In partnership with Copernicus
Last month Antarctica experienced a record-breaking heatwave, and unusually high amounts of snowfall in some places. Climate Now asks experts on the ice to explain what's really happening on the frozen continent.
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Total solar eclipse seen from Union Glacier, Antarctica
A total solar eclipse could be seen from Antarctica on Saturday with NASA live streaming the event, showing a striking image of the sky darkening.
Those living in southern parts of Africa, Australia and South America could also witness a partial solar eclipse.
Ocean
Protecting Antarctica - The geopolitical challenge with high global stakes
In partnership with the European Commission
The Antarctic Ocean plays a central role in our climate and in marine ecosystems, but climate change is threatening this. We find out how it's possible to protect one of the planet's key areas.
World News
MEPs demand Brussels break global deadlock over Antarctica protection
In a resolution passed on Thursday, MEPs overwhelmingly called on the Commission to demand the intensification of bilateral and multilateral efforts in order to reach an agreement over the creation of two so-called Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
