As Arctic sea ice vanishes, permafrost could warm much more quickly than previously thought, according to new research. Melting permafrost could then release its vast stores of carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming.
The study is the first to link the loss of sea ice to warmer temperatures hundreds of miles inland. If sea ice continues to disappear, “we may see a period of accelerated change,” said David Lawrence, an author of the study.
Research will be for oil sands decarbonization, but critics say the move doubles down on fossil fuel use and production.
Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.
Government keeps the ex-Australian leader on the high profile advisory body despite previous calls to sack him over anti-green ties.
At the 24th World Petroleum Congress, panelists argued ‘net-zero’ shouldn’t come at the cost of energy security or affordability.
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