New study reveals plastic pollution in the Antarctic is 5x worse than expected
We know about plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean, and even in the Arctic Ocean. But scientists thought the...
Antarctica just hit a record high temperature of 63.5°F
Climate change is already ravaging the Antarctic Peninsula, which the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) described...
Total sea ice levels on Earth lower than ever before recorded
Arctic sea ice levels have been plummeting, and once again, the total amount of sea ice we have on our planet is...
Antarctic sea-ice bacteria could be contaminating seafood with a dangerous form of mercury
Pollution in the Antarctic may not turn many heads, but seafood lovers must beware of mercury-tainted fish from...
Naturally striped Antarctic icebergs are almost too beautiful to be real
Norwegian sailor Oyvind Tangen took the photos from a research ship 660 miles north of the Antarctic....
Antarctica’s Ice Loss is Significant Enough to Affect Earth’s Gravity
Scientists from the European Space Agency recently discovered that the loss of ice in Antarctica is so significant...
The Earth’s Ozone Layer Increases for the First Time in 35 Years
Good news, everyone - a new United Nations report shows that the Earth's ozone layer has increased for the first...
Japan Promises to Continue Whale Hunt Despite International Court Ruling
Despite an International Court of Justice order to stop whaling, Japan has publicly promised to continue its controversial...
Zaha Hadid and Leading Architects Design Antarctica’s First Pavilion for 2014 Venice Biennial
Commissioned by Alexander Ponomarev and curated by Nadim Samman, Antarctopia will offer a glimpse into Antarctica's...
Maria Leijerstam Becomes the First Person to Cycle to the South Pole
Many choose to spend the holidays relaxing at home, but not British adventurist Maria Leijerstam--this 35 year-old...
Solar and Wind-Powered Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station Wins International Competition
A symbol of Brazil's contribution to science and design, Estudio 41's concept proposal was carefully constructed...
Ice in the Antarctic is Melting Ten Times Faster than It Was 600 Years Ago
Photo via Shutterstock Recent research published by British Antarctic Survey and the Australian National University shows...
25 Countries and the European Union Fail to Agree to Protect Antarctic Waters
A coalition of 25 countries and the European Union have failed to reach an agreement to protect critical areas...
Polar Opposites: Why the Loss of Arctic Sea Ice is not Balanced Out by More Ice in the Antarctic
In September, news media widely reported the record-breaking drop in Arctic sea ice extent. The National Snow &...
Composer Cheryl Leonard Creates Musical Works from the Sounds of Nature
It’s not easy to write about sound, so maybe it’s better to start with the objects that emit them. As part...
ICE PENGUINS by 50graus/50degrees
The discourse on global warming at 50graus.org is delivered in poignant actions, words and visual communication...