It’s a bit like reading a very dense book – it’s small in size, but it’s full of information.” Paleoclimatologists like ...

Alaska’s lakes are expanding rapidly as glaciers retreat and scientists say the changes could bring some benefits.

Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on ...

The future of one of Antarctica's most iconic glaciers could be far more dramatic than scientists previously thought. Using ...

Tidal action pumping warmer sea water on the underside of the massive Thwaites Glacier will “inexorably” accelerate its melting this century, which could lead to the collapse of the entire West ...

If you’ve ever looked at a world map and thought it was set in stone, think again. Glaciers around the globe are melting at an alarming rate, and it’s not just causing sea levels to rise—it’s actually ...

Many high-risk communities have early warning systems. Scientists warn of increased risk of deadly floods first appeared on The Cool Down.

Athletes in Cortina say shrinking Alpine ice reflects accelerating climate change and raises concerns for Olympic venues, ...

Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river ...

Switzerland's glaciers have faced “enormous” melting this year with a 3% drop in total volume — the fourth-largest annual drop on record — due to the effects of global warming, top Swiss glaciologists ...

From cryospheric science to civil services relevance, understanding glacial melting and its far-reaching impact on Indian water resources.