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Helping you stay informed of the latest developments in climate change, environmental conservation, scientific research, geopolitical dynamics, economic opportunities and indigenous rights in the Polar Regions.

‍11th November 2024

Planting trees in the Arctic could make global warming worse, not better, say scientists

Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, but, writing in the journal Nature Geoscience, an international group of scientists, led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Århus, argue that tree planting at high latitudes will accelerate, rather than decelerate, global warming.

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Royal Navy ice breaker heading for a mission that will study the impact of tourism and climate change on Antarctica

Two researchers from the University of Portsmouth, Dr Adele Julier and Dr Keiron Roberts, will join the ice breaker HMS Protector for five intensive weeks immersed in the frozen continent to gather crucial data on pollution from increased tourism and the far-reaching impacts of climate change.

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A new volcano-like structure has been found in the Arctic Ocean near Alaska

Researchers detected a possible gas plume rising from just above the feature.

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Measurements from 'lost' Seaglider offer new insights into Antarctic ice melting

New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades.

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Heartbreaking photos illustrates Arctic glaciers’ retreat in the last century

Photographer Christian Åslund, often commissioned by Greenpeace, has been working on a project since 2002: focusing on visual research of glaciers in Svalbard in the Arctic and documenting their retreat over time. This work contrasts current images with archival photos from the Norwegian Polar Institute dating back to the early 1900s.

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Have you read our latest Polar Notes article? See below for the most recent publication on the APPG Polar Regions website.

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Inaugural meeting for the APPG for the Polar Regions

The APPG for the Polar Regions will be holding its inaugural meeting to elect officers and formalise its reformation (post-Election) in the coming weeks. Please keep your eyes peeled for the date of our first meeting and come along to find out more about what we do and meet our dynamic and knowledgeable team. We would be delighted for you to join our Group.

Whether you have policy interests in the polar regions (be that environment, defence, geopolitics, economics or cultural), or indeed simply have an interest in the Arctic or Antarctic, we are here to bring you the latest news and information to keep you informed and updated on key issues, with events throughout the year.

We very much look forward to working with you all.

The APPG for the Polar Regions Team:

-   Jamie Anderson (Director of the APPG for the Polar Regions)

- Amy Gray (Research Specialist of the APPG for the Polar Regions)

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