Plastic Credits May Worsen Plastic Problem
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 2 June 2025
Plastic credits may worsen pollution rather than solve it, say experts in One Earth. The approach oversimplifies plastic’s complexity, risks greenwashing, and could hinder real solutions like production cuts and stronger regulations.
Keywords: plastic pollution, offsetting, UN Plastics Treaty, AWI, greenwashing, policy risks
Krill fishing in the Antarctic: overlaps with consequences
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 16 June 2025
Echo sounder data from krill fishing vessels reveal when and where fishing overlaps with penguins, seals, and whales. This AI-powered analysis can guide better management to reduce competition and protect the Antarctic ecosystem.
Keywords: krill fishing, predator overlap, acoustic data, Antarctic ecosystem, AI analysis, AWI, CCAMLR
Little researched current impacting on winter sea ice in the Arctic
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 19 June 2025
New simulations show that a weakening return flow of Atlantic water from the Barents Sea allows more warm water to reach sea ice, accelerating winter sea ice loss. This overlooked mechanism is key to understanding Arctic climate change.
Keywords: Barents Sea, Arctic sea ice, Atlantic water inflow, return flow, ocean circulation, AWI
