The Latest Breaking News from Antarctic

New Zealand leader Ardern makes rare trip to Antarctica

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this week is making a rare visit by a world leader to Antarctica

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

New Zealand has duty to Antarctic: Ardern

On a mission to Scott Base, Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's multi-million dollar investment in Antarctic research facilities is vital.

AAP · Oct 28, 2022

I’m going to spend five months with penguins, and no wifi or running water – here’s why

Working in Antarctica is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, but seeing the reality of climate disaster up close will be brutal, says Dr Mairi Hilton

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Emperor penguins listed as endangered by US because of climate crisis

Birds featured in March of the Penguins film face almost complete annihilation by end of century as Antarctic sea ice is lost

The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2022

Russia and China must ‘get on side with conservation’, US tells Antarctic commission meeting in Hobart

US assistant secretary of state says two countries have stopped creation of new protected areas in Antarctica ‘for too long’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022

Strong Antarctic polar vortex adds to south-east Australian rainfall and flood risk, BOM says

Winds high above Antarctica spinning at 200km/h are adding to south-east Australia's flood risk, according to the BOM. It's deepening the risk of rainfall that's already elevated by La Niña and the Indian Ocean Dipole.

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

Texas importer sues government in fish feud at end of world

A small Texas seafood importer has sued the federal government for blocking a shipment of fish from protected waters near Antarctica

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Diary of youngest member of Scott's Antarctic voyage published 55 years after his death

Legend says young Clarence Hare's dog helped him survive two days in an Antarctic blizzard 120 years ago. Now you can read Hare's diary.

ABC News · Oct 15, 2022

East Antarctic glacier melting at 70.8bn tonnes a year due to warm sea water

Denman glacier in remote part of the continent could become unstable, possibly contributing to more sea level rise than predicted

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022

Ozone hole grows this year, but still shrinking in general

The ozone hole over Antarctica got bigger this year, which is unusual

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022