Ice loss from Northeastern Greenland underestimated
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 9 November 2022
New research shows Greenland's glaciers, especially the Northeast Ice Stream, are melting faster than predicted, potentially raising sea levels by up to 15.5 mm by 2100—six times higher than earlier estimates. AWI played a key role in the study.
Keywords: Greenland glaciers, sea level rise, AWI, ice loss, climate models, CryoSat-2, glacier retreat
Researching the environmental impacts of deep-seabed mining
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 11 November 2022
The SO295 expedition investigates long-term impacts of polymetallic nodule mining in the deep sea. Initial findings show lasting ecosystem damage, with recovery likely taking centuries. The research informs global deep-sea mining regulations.
Keywords: deep-sea mining, polymetallic nodules, ecosystem impact, Clarion-Clipperton Zone, MiningImpact, sediment plume, biodiversity
No Sign of a Reduction in Global CO2 Emissions
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 11 November 2022
Global CO₂ emissions in 2022 reached 40.6 billion tons, nearing pre-pandemic highs. To meet Paris targets, emissions must drop by 1.4 billion tons yearly. Natural carbon sinks are weakening due to climate change, says the Global Carbon Project.
Keywords: fossil fuels, carbon sinks, ocean absorption, land use, Alfred Wegener Institute, COP27
