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🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: UN Weather Agency Warns of Record 'Climate Imbalance' As Planetary Warming Accelerates

The UN's weather agency warns of unprecedented 'climate imbalance' due to soaring greenhouse gas levels and record heat during the past decade.

Mar 23 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Water accumulation was recorded in various sectors of Guayaquil due to the end of the tide period

Guayaquil experienced water accumulation in various areas as a result of the end of the tide period and rising sea levels, causing flooding in high-traffic zones.

Mar 22 • 02:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ditches dug to protect against sea invasion

Iceland has started digging ditches as a measure to protect coastal areas from sea intrusion.

Mar 21 • 15:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Sea Levels Around Africa Are Rising Faster Than the Global Average - What's Behind This Alarming Trend

Sea levels around Africa are increasing at a rate faster than the global average due to climate change factors, posing serious risks to coastal communities.

Mar 17 • 12:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cracks appear in Pacific nuclear tomb as sea levels rise

Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands is showing signs of structural failure due to rising sea levels, raising concerns about radioactive contamination.

Mar 14 • 23:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

In fact, the world's sea level was one meter higher; is the reason the scientific community's 'vertical divide'?

A study suggests that global sea level rise has been underestimated due to flawed methodologies adopted in the scientific community.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Intense Melting of the Inland Ice Increases

The Greenland inland ice is experiencing increasingly frequent and intense melting periods, raising concerns about climate change and sea-level rise.

Mar 12 • 08:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

"Blind Spot" Forces 132 Million to Flee

A new study highlights a transdisciplinary "blind spot" that could displace millions, with sea levels raising by up to 150 centimeters.

Mar 11 • 06:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We could see devastating impacts": The sea level along the planet's coasts is higher than previously thought

Recent studies indicate that global sea levels are rising faster than previously estimated, potentially leading to devastating consequences for coastal areas.

Mar 8 • 10:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Study Questions Sea Level Rise Projections; Threat May Be Greater Than Expected

A new study casts doubt on existing calculations of sea level rise, suggesting potential threats could be more severe than previously anticipated.

Mar 6 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New study reveals that sea levels are already higher than previously thought

A new study shows that sea levels have been underestimated by scientists, placing millions more people at risk due to higher coastal waters than formerly estimated.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

River Deltas: Here is the Flood Risk for Humanity Especially High

The article discusses the rising flood risks in river deltas around the world due to overlooked sea level rise and urban development.

Mar 5 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Sea level significantly underestimated, which could threaten millions

A group of Dutch scientists warns that the number of people at risk from rising sea levels due to climate change is much greater than previously thought, as sea levels have been significantly underestimated.

Mar 5 • 15:43 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

The sea is higher than we think: Millions more at risk of rising sea levels, researchers say

A new study reveals that millions more people may be at risk from rising sea levels due to underestimations of baseline coastal water heights by researchers and planners.

Mar 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Unexpected increase in sea level beyond predictions shows new research

A new study reveals that sea levels in coastal areas are up to two meters higher than previously believed, raising serious concerns for millions living in vulnerable communities.

Mar 5 • 08:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Antarctica Loses Ice Equivalent to Ten Cities Like Los Angeles

Scientists have created the first comprehensive mapping of Antarctica's glacier grounding lines, revealing that the loss of ice is equivalent to the size of ten cities like Los Angeles.

Mar 5 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Climate Change: Sea Level Rise Greater than Previously Estimated – Threat to Millions of People

A new study reveals that millions more people may be at risk from rising sea levels due to systematic underestimation by scientists and governments.

Mar 5 • 04:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The sea level on the planet's coasts is higher than previously thought: "We could see devastating impacts"

Recent findings indicate that global sea levels are significantly higher than anticipated, raising concerns about the impacts on coastal regions.

Mar 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

They drilled into Antarctica and retrieved climate data from 23 million years ago

Scientists have discovered a geological record deep beneath the Antarctic ice that could reshape forecasts for future sea level rise.

Mar 3 • 06:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of billions to protect shores from sea encroachment

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic krónur to protect coastal areas from increasing sea levels as part of a climate adaptation strategy.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why the sea flooded the ports: The rise in sea level, the moon, and the 'alarm'

Stormy winds have caused severe flooding in coastal areas and ports of Greece, leading to significant property damage.

Feb 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Dive into the Doomsday Glacier Borehole in Antarctica and See What Lies There

A team of scientists has successfully drilled into Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier', revealing potentially alarming insights about climate change.

Feb 14 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Wall Against the Flood: Scientists Reveal Plans to Prevent Doomsday Glacier Collapse

Scientists are implementing an ambitious plan to prevent the collapse of the rapidly melting Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica, which poses a severe threat to coastal cities and millions of people.

Feb 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Scientists Want to Build a Huge Wall to Protect the Apocalypse Glacier

An international research team is proposing a Hollywood-style solution to protect the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is at risk of collapse and could lead to significant environmental disaster.

Feb 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

A First Look Below Antarctica’s Most Menacing Glacier

Scientists are investigating the melting of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica by attempting to install monitoring equipment beneath its ice.

Feb 7 • 21:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Scientists in the heart of the 'doomsday glacier'. They warn: time is running out

Researchers express urgent concerns over the Thwaites Glacier, which is significantly contributing to global sea level rise and could lead to catastrophic consequences if it continues to collapse.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

South Korea-UK Joint Research Team Successfully Observes Ocean Below 934m Thick Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

A joint research team from South Korea and the UK has successfully penetrated 934m of ice near the Thwaites Glacier grounding line in Antarctica to observe the ocean below, a critical area for potential glacial melting that may raise global sea levels significantly.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Scientists look inside the 'doomsday glacier'. How to stop the giant from collapsing?

The article discusses the efforts of British and Korean scientists in Antarctica, focusing on the Thwaites Glacier, its implications for global sea level rise, and the Seabed Anchored Curtain project aimed at stabilizing the glacier.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The scientist explained why Kaštela was particularly affected by the tide

Natalija Dunić from the Laboratory for Marine Physics explained the meteorological reasons behind the sea rise that caused extensive damage along the coast, especially in Dalmatia.

Feb 5 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Sea level rose almost a meter, firefighters had over 200 interventions: Meteorologists have bad news for tomorrow

Heavy rainfall led to a significant rise in sea levels in Dalmatia, causing flooding in coastal areas, particularly in Kaštela and Šibenik, with meteorologists warning of further disruptions ahead.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA's oldest lighthouse at risk from rising sea levels

Western Australia's oldest operational lighthouse, Point Moore, faces significant risk from rising sea levels and erosion, prompting calls for a protection plan.

Feb 3 • 23:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Greenland's Black Algae Breeding Accelerates Ice Melting: A Vicious Cycle

Research indicates that the melting process of Greenland's glaciers is hastened by algae thriving on them, posing a major risk to global sea levels.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Dark spots spread across Greenland and accelerate its melting

Emerging green and red algae are accelerating the melting of Greenland's ice cover, contributing to rising sea levels as the island loses hundreds of billions of tons of ice annually due to climate change.

Feb 2 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The other 'Matalascañas' of the Andalusian coast in regression: the beaches that may disappear due to sea level rise

The article discusses the threat of climate change to Andalusian beaches, particularly Matalascañas, and the need for public administration to take action against erosion, highlighting the proposed retreat as a necessary measure.

Jan 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Andalusian Coast at Risk: In 75 Years the Sea Could Wipe Out 33 Beaches

The rising sea levels due to climate change threaten to erode up to 33 beaches in Andalusia over the next 75 years, with Matalascañas as a notable example.

Jan 11 • 06:03 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Retreat or higher dikes - what to do when the sea level rises?

Experts are urging discussions on alternatives to traditional coastal defense methods in Northern Germany due to rising sea levels and increasing flood risks.

Dec 31 • 07:28 UTC

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