Ice Melt

• Conservation authority warns of potential flooding in Crowe Valley watershed

  On Thursday, the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority said water levels and flows continue to rise due to significant rainfall and snow melt over the past 24 hours.

  Environment

  Jan 5, 2023
  
• Scientists warn glacier in Canadian Rockies is slipping away before their eyes at unprecedented rate

  Scientists warn glacial melt on Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park is the highest ever recorded this season. They blame climate change for the rapid retreat.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
  
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• Rescue from Elbow River prompts ice safety warning in Calgary

  A woman was rescued by the Calgary Fire Department on Thursday after falling through ice on the Elbow River.

  Environment

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Arctic to be ‘functionally ice-free’ in the next 50 years, study says

  When asked when or how long the sea ice in the Arctic would take to grow back, Thackeray responded with, "We don't have a scenario for re-growth."

  Environment

  Nov 26, 2019
• Antarctica’s sea ice hits second-lowest point on record

  Researchers are reporting that Antarctica has suffered its second-worst spring and summer melt ever, which follows the least amount of sea ice on record in March 2017.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2018
• That giant iceberg breaking off isn’t a sign of climate change — this time

  While warming temperatures are a real concern, that likely isn't the case this time, said University of British Columbia professor Christian Schoof.

  Environment

  Jul 12, 2017
• Antarctic ice sheet melting faster than believed, new study finds

  A new study out of the United Kingdom has found that the Antarctic ice sheet is losing much more ice than previously believed, which will contribute further to sea level rise.

  Environment

  May 20, 2014