Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.
Author: RAYMOND ZHONG
The View From Above Antarctica’s Fastest Melting Glacier
Times journalists were able to get tantalizingly close to the Thwaites glacier, which scientists are hoping to spend weeks studying up close.
A Scientific Expedition to Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier Deals With Weather Hiccups
The clock is ticking. But low clouds have prevented helicopters from moving scientists and gear onto the continent’s fastest-melting glacier.
The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier
Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.
Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths
Three times as many people in cities and towns died from severe heat as would have done in a world without human-caused warming, scientists said.
Nathaniel B. Palmer, a U.S. Icebreaker, May Have Sailed Its Last Expedition
The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Perito Moreno Glacier Is Thinning Faster Than Expected, Study Shows
After holding steady for decades, the beloved Perito Moreno has thinned considerably since 2019, scientists said.
As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds
Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.
The West’s Megadrought Might Not Let Up for Decades, Study Suggests
Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s been so unrelenting.