Greenland’s glacier retreat rate doubles over two decades
A new study documents how Greenland’s peripheral glaciers have changed from 1890 to 2022. By using satellite images and a unique archive of historical aerial photos, researchers have compiled the most complete picture of Greenland’s outlying glaciers to date. This shows how glacier retreat has accelerated dramatically in the 21st century. Greenland’s thousands of peripheral […]
Asian markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week. Equities have enjoyed a strong run-up over recent weeks as a string of data on jobs and inflation provided the US central bank with enough leeway to resume its rate reductions. Wednesday’s policy decision […]
