A special issue of Nature has published a series of studies looking at how monitoring Antarctica from space is providing crucial insights into its response to a warming climate. Here are their key findings: Three trillion tonnes of ice has been lost from Antarctica since 1992 The Antarctic Ice Sheet lost around three trillion tonnes … Read more
Watermelon snow: Remarkable pictures show the Antarctic turning red near a former British research station due to microscopic algae that can survive in freezing temperatures ‘Watermelon snow’ is most likely caused by microscopic cold-tolerant algae called Chlamydomonas nivalis The microscopic algae survives sub-zero temperatures and as it warms releases red and green spores It creates a pink … Read more
The late snow show: Family skiing in April? It’s a doddle at this super-high resort Topping out at 3,600 metres, Les Deux Alpes is the highest ski resort in France In April, the snow underfoot is as crisp as you’d find during February half-term Village Club du Soleil hotel provides no-frills, all-inclusive packages for families … Read more
Storm Jorge has swept into the UK bringing four inches of rain, fierce winds and snow as drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel. There are currently more than 260 flood alerts in place with the most severe warnings being issued in the south west and along the English-Welsh border. Already flooded communities are preparing … Read more
Shocking dashcam footage shows moment car loses control and smashes backwards into a barrier on icy motorway as forecasters warn four inches of snow will hit the North today bringing more road chaos Video released by Highways England to warn motorists to drive safely during adverse weather conditions The vehicle collided into a Highways England … Read more
Heart-stopping moment British father digs his son, 11, out alive from 5ft of snow he’d been buried under for 30 MINUTES after getting separated from his family while ski-ing in France Father Gillon Campbell said he had ‘never been so scared’ before in his life Fox was buried in the snow in an avalanche while … Read more
Britons face a hellish commute to work this morning after snow fell over large swathes of the country threatening to cause travel chaos. Met Office forecasters warned of up to four inches of snow from the Shetland Islands down to Nottingham and across to Belfast overnight. In the early hours of this morning the snowfall was … Read more
NOW Britain faces snow and ice chaos: Forecasters warn the white stuff will sweep most of UK tomorrow with flurries approaching London Met Office has issued severe yellow warnings for snow and ice from 10pm on Wednesday to midday Thursday Snow will reach the south east and London by tomorrow with up to four inches … Read more
Jon Snow coronavirus scare: Channel 4 journalist, 72, is in quarantine after travelling to Iran to cover their election after 16 people died in growing outbreak there He is following Department for Health guidelines, according to Channel 4 News Snow does not have symptoms of the virus and did not visit the worst-hit areas Snow’s … Read more