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New climate research suggests the Antarctic sea is experiencing rapid disruptions that could represent a global climate "tipping point."

The Climate Is Officially Getting So Bad That It’s Unrecoverable

By Frank Landymore

Parts of Alaska's state capital, Juneau, were flooded this week, caused by a nearby melting glacier, according to The Guardian.

Melting Glacier in Alaska Floods State Capital

By Sharon Adarlo

Horrifying Research Finds Melting Glaciers Could Activate Deadly Volcanoes

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Horrifying Research Finds Melting Glaciers Could Activate Deadly Volcanoes

By Victor Tangermann

A new documentary and track showcase the tragic sounds of a dying, "crying" glacier in the Swiss Alps as it rapidly shrinks.

The Sounds of a Dying Glacier Might Make You Cry

By Noor Al-Sibai

When viewed from space, a very rude glacier in Antarctica was caught stealing ice from its neighbor as it melted from climate change.

Antarctic Glacier Accused of “Ice Piracy”

By Noor Al-Sibai

Our planet's glaciers are melting at even more alarming rates than previously predicted, scientists have found.

Glaciers Are Shrinking at an Incredible Rate

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists have found remnants of more than 1,700 viruses, most of which had never been seen before, from an ancient Tibetan glacier.

Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier

By Noor Al-Sibai

The startup that sells the glacier chunks, Arctic Ice, claims it plans to be carbon neutral following backlash over the practice.

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Dubai Importing Glacier Ice from Greenland to Serve in Drinks at Posh Bars

By Frank Landymore

At more than triple the size of New York City, the world's largest current iceberg is on the move — and scientists don't know why.

Science & Energy

The Word’s Largest Iceberg Is on the Move

By Noor Al-Sibai

A new study suggests that melting Arctic glaciers are releasing ancient stores of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.

Oh Good, Melting Glaciers Are Releasing Ancient Methane Into the Atmosphere

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

For over 100 years, scientists have been puzzling over a blood-red liquid seeping out of a glacier in Antarctica. Until now.

Science & Energy

Scientists Intrigued by Glacier Bleeding Red Fluid

By Victor Tangermann

As much as 80 percent of the Himalayas' glaciers could vanish by the year 2100 if global temperatures rise by four degrees Celsius.

Climate Change Could Cause Himalayan Glaciers to Shrink By a Shocking Amount

By Sharon Adarlo

Using a torpedo-like robot to have a closer look at Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier, researchers have discovered cracks and worrying "staircase" formations.

Scientists Send Robot Under Doomsday Glacier, Alarmed by What It Found

By Victor Tangermann

The arctic glacier that many believe could predict "doomsday" could start collapsing faster than expected — and if that happens, we're all screwed.

The Doomsday Glacier Is Hanging on “By Its Fingernails,” Scientists Say

By Noor Al-Sibai

A massive section of Antarctic ice the size of Philadelphia abruptly shattered — exposing vulnerable glaciers to the sea and more rapid melting.

The Sea Ice That Protects Antarctic Glaciers Just Completely Shattered, Scientists Say

By Tony Ho Tran

Officials from a local Swiss skiing resort are now trying to slow the melting by throwing giant fleece blankets over the glacier

Science & Energy

Switzerland Covers Glacier With Giant Blankets to Keep It From Melting

By Victor Tangermann