Antarctica's snow is turning green, reason is climate change
According to a recent study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Communications, the vibrant color is caused by microscopic algae blooming across the surface of the snow. Using satellite data and fieldwork observations, a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have created the first large-scale map of the green algae and predicted the future spread of the bizarre snow.
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New research challenges idea that ocean acidification affects fish behavior
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Greenhouse gases reach record levels, UN meteorologists say
The United Nation's World Meteorology Organization has revealed that increases in greenhouse gas levels, such as methane and nitrous oxide, for 2018 surpass the average levels for the previous decade, casting into doubt the efficacy of current climate change measures. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere also rose from 405.5 parts per million to 407.8 ppm.
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Venice floods expected to get worse on Sunday
The flooding in Venice is expected to get worse on Sunday as the city will experience a high tide. The mayor of Venice has said that the government is prepared for further flooding, although the water has caused $1 billion worth of damage so far. The European Union has offered its support to help repair some of the damage.
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