Climate

WWII plane pulled from melting Swiss glacier 76 years after it crashed

When this US Dakota aircraft crashed in Switzerland in 1946 it led to the biggest rescue mission the Alps has ever seen. Now as climate change melts the glacier around it, the wreckage is finally being recovered by the Swiss military.

14/10/2022

Climate

Earth pushed to the brink of climate 'tipping points', scientists say

Global emissions need to be urgently cut to prevent us from heading down the path of runaway climate change.

16/09/2022

Earth News

Largest glacier in Italian Alps crumbles amid record high temperatures

An avalanche struck one day after temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius were recorded at the glacier's summit.

04/07/2022

Climate

What’s behind the surprising growth of one Antarctic ice sheet?

Scientists think changing wind patterns and floating sea ice has led to the growth of ice sheets in eastern Antarctica.

13/05/2022

Earth News

Why is the snow in Antarctica turning from white to black?

How black carbon pollution is causing Antarctica’s snow to darken - and melt faster

23/02/2022

Climate

How is Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics with no snow?

With rising temperature levels affecting snow conditions around the world, organisers of the Winter Olympics are struggling to find viable venues to host the sporting spectacle.

03/02/2022

Climate

Is this Swiss ice cave a natural wonder or a natural warning?

There may be nothing left by the year 2100

13/01/2022