Antarctic marine ecosystems need local and global protection
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 4 November 2021
The 2021 Marine Ecosystem Assessment for the Southern Ocean warns of major climate-driven changes. Global emissions cuts and local conservation are urgently needed to protect Antarctica’s ecosystems and their global benefits.
Keywords: greenhouse gas emissions, ICED, SCAR, SOOS, ecosystem services, Weddell seal, Julian Gutt
2021 CO2 emissions at nearly 2019 level
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 4 November 2021
Global CO₂ emissions are rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, with 2021 emissions estimated at 36.4 billion tons. Ocean and land sinks absorb over half, but their effectiveness is weakening. Urgent action is needed to meet climate targets.
Keywords: net-zero, carbon budget, Judith Hauck, fossil fuels, pandemic impact, sustainability, global warming targets
Viscous AND elastic: Glaciers are more “solid” than previously assumed
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 9 November 2021
New AWI-led research reveals glacier models must include ice’s elastic behavior. Tidal forces deform Greenland’s 79°N Glacier up to 10 km inland—critical for improving sea-level rise predictions under climate change.
Keywords: crevasse formation, glacier flow, Julia Christmann, GROCE project, glaciology, climate modeling, Nature Communications
