Australia criticises ‘lost opportunity’ for strengthened Antarctic conservation
The Australian government has described an international summit’s failure to reach agreement on strengthened conservation measures in Antarctica…
Russia’s interest in Antarctic oil exposed after Ukrainian scientist’s arrest
The Antarctic Treaty’s environmental protocol is clear — mining is prohibited indefinitely. But a Russian document linked to…
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Drake Passage, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has been recorded in the Drake Passage, between Antarctica and the southern tip of…
Antarctic icebreaker’s costly refuelling saga yet to be resolved
Two years after the national icebreaker was banned from going under Hobart’s Tasman Bridge to refuel, the Australian…
Colin O’Brady to cross Antarctica again on Netflix (exclusive)
The Netflix documentary about Colin O’Brady’s latest journey will be directed by Oscar winner James Reed (“My Octopus…
Sudden 30C temperature rise over Antarctica upends Australia’s spring outlook
The temperature high above Antarctica has climbed more than 30 degrees Celsius in the past week. This is…
Tasmania’s tree fern trade accused of ‘greenwashing’ over native forest logging links, but others say it is sustainable
Kingsley Dixon’s trip abroad could have been perfect. After all, the acclaimed Australian botanist won the “plant Olympics”…
Polar ‘geoengineering’ projects won’t protect environment against climate change, scientists warn
Proposed “geoengineering” projects designed to reduce the impacts of global warming in polar regions would be ineffective, extremely…
Wildlife photographer of the year 2025 – in pictures | Environment
Picked from a record 60,636 entries, the first images from the Natural History Museum’s wildlife photographer of the…
Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to “catastrophic consequences for generations,” experts warn
Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by meters and…
Chile wants Ethan Guo out of Antarctica. He says he’s ‘stuck’ there
When Ethan Guo embarked on a mission to become the first person to fly solo to all seven…
U.S. teen influencer still stranded in Antarctic weeks after landing plane without permission
What was intended as a fundraising mission has become a nightmare for American teen influencer Ethan Guo, who…