Siberian tundra could virtually disappear by mid-millennium
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 25 May 2022
Climate change is pushing Siberia’s treeline north, threatening to wipe out the tundra by 2500. Only strong emission cuts could preserve 30% of this unique habitat, crucial for Arctic biodiversity and Indigenous cultures.
Keywords: Siberian tundra, climate change, Arctic warming, treeline shift, greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, habitat simulation
Polarstern back in Bremerhaven
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 30 May 2022
Research vessel Polarstern returned to Bremerhaven after six months in Antarctica. It hosted young scientists, focused on marine and geoscience research, and now undergoes maintenance before heading to Greenland in late June.
Keywords: Polarstern, Antarctic expedition, marine research, geoscience, young scientists, Bremerhaven, Greenland mission
Polarstern II: German Bundestag greenlights the construction of new icebreaker
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 3 June 2022
Germany is building a sustainable successor to the Polarstern icebreaker, set for 2027. Polarstern II will enable world-class polar research, meet strict climate standards, and play a vital role in understanding climate change.
Keywords: Polarstern II, polar research, sustainable ship, Arctic and Antarctic, German science, marine innovation
