Clive McMahon

Australia not prepared for how Antarctic ice changes will hit economy, scientist warns Exclusive: Prof Matt King says accelerated melting could transform country and affect viability of some agricultural industries

“The Australian economy, and the global economy, is set up on #Antarctica being as it has been. We’re moving to a phase where Antarctica won’t be like that any more.” — Prof Matt King @deformedearth.bsky.social @utas.bsky.social in @guardianaustralia.bsky.social
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Penguins shoot 'poop bombs' more than 4 feet, incredibly important study finds Adorable penguins are champs at projectile pooping

Today is Penguin Awareness Day, so please be aware that penguins are capable of projectile pooping, and can eject poo to distances twice their body lengths. Even better: scientists did a deep dive into the physical forces in penguin guts & rectums that make this awesome achievement possible 🐧🧪

Cats are amazing wee beasts, but so are many others. Here one solution to finding ethical solutions to vexing problems
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A new paper released Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found more than 200,000 particles of micro/nano plastics in the average liter of bottled water.

Do you need another reason not to drink bottled water?

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Birdwatching changes the way you look at the world – it truly is the gateway drug to environmental... More than simple pleasure and ticking a species off a list, it’s a hobby that dwells on the joy of being alive

Grab those binoculars…, it’s good you!

The complementary observing networks collecting the Essential Ocean Variables we need yo understand Earth’s climate: www.oceanobservers.org/Ocean-Observ...

I just want 2024 to be incredibly boring. No wars, despots, pandemics, economic crises, storms, tidal waves or earthquakes. None of you lot worrying yourselves sick over work or finances or family or health. Just everyone pottering about in placid comfort, relaxed, chill, unbothered, vaguely happy.

A year of Antarctic research… www.theguardian.com/world/2023/d...

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A brilliant animation showing the growth of the 2023 growth of the ozone hole over Antarctica.

Full Story revisited: Where did all the Antarctic sea ice go? - podcast In February 2023 the floating sea ice around Antarctica hit a record low for the second year running. But the moderate alarm from scientists at that record low is now being overlaid by astonishment – with some worried they could be witnessing the start of a slow collapse of the delicate southernmost ecosystem. Guardian Australia environment reporter Graham Readfearn and oceanographer Dr Will Hobbs tell Laura Murphy-Oates about why this melting is happening, and the major knock-on effects for the rest of the planet You can subscribe for free to Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts Continue reading...

Full Story revisited: Where did all the Antarctic sea ice go? - podcast