# sea ice (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sea ice. Page: Feed: --- ## [New Research Shows Soil Respiration And Temperature Drive CO2 Change, Not Humans](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/21/new-research-shows-soil-respiration-and-temperature-drive-co2-change-not-humans/) _2026-08-21 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ “…we conclude that changes in plant decomposition and \[soil respiration\] due to global temperatures primarily control global CO2 cycles.” − Nishioka, 2026 CO2 changes have been observed to lag temperature changes (warming) via soil respiration since 1979 (r = 0.74). The consistent uni-directionality is T→CO2. Anthropogenic CO2 accounts for 4% of the carbon cycle and \[…\] ## [Comparison Of Two German Weather Forecasts: From 25 Years Ago And From Today](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/20/comparison-of-two-german-weather-forecasts-from-25-years-ago-and-from-today/) _2026-08-20 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ Escalating climate language: 25 years ago, 28°C was “pleasant”…today it is called “extremely dangerous”. The following video link compares two different forecasts for warm summer weather but are allegedly from a couple of decades apart. I can’t be sure of their authenticity, but the language tone differences between back then and today are definitely accurate! \[…\] ## [Sensitivity of the Bootstrap sea ice concentration algorithm to surface parameters in the Antarctic marginal ice zone using passive microwave retrievals](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/sensitivity-of-the-bootstrap-sea-ice-concentration-algorithm-to-surface-parameters-in-the-antarctic-marginal-ice-zone-using-passive-microwave-retrievals/) _2026-08-19 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Changes in sea ice concentration (SIC) and derived sea ice extent have been monitored using microwave radiometers since the late 1970s, providing information about the polar response to climate change, \[…\] The post Sensitivity of the Bootstrap sea ice concentration algorithm to surface parameters in the Antarctic marginal ice zone using passive microwave retrievals appeared first on British… ## [August 2026 Sea Ice Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/august-2026-sea-ice-update) _2026-08-18 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Ice extent “typically low” for the 2020s ## [Greening rates are sensitive to methodology and biology; comment to Sustained greening of the Antarctic Peninsula observed from satellites \[Commentary\]](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/greening-rates-are-sensitive-to-methodology-and-biology-comment-to-sustained-greening-of-the-antarctic-peninsula-observed-from-satellites-commentary/) _2026-08-18 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Climate change is driving vegetation expansion in polar regions. Roland et al.1 report a 14-fold greening trend across the Antarctic Peninsula region since the 1980s, based on satellite data. However, \[…\] The post Greening rates are sensitive to methodology and biology; comment to Sustained greening of the Antarctic Peninsula observed from satellites \[Commentary\] appeared first on British… ## [Prioritizing Shark, Ray, and Chimaera Conservation in Rapidly Changing Polar Waters](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/prioritizing-shark-ray-and-chimaera-conservation-in-rapidly-changing-polar-waters/) _2026-08-18 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Climate‐driven alterations in sea‐ice dynamics and shifting fishing activity are reshaping ecosystems across the Arctic and Antarctic, yet conservation‐relevant information for chondrichthyans (sharks, rays, and chimaeras) remains limited. We present \[…\] The post Prioritizing Shark, Ray, and Chimaera Conservation in Rapidly Changing Polar Waters appeared first on British Antarctic Survey . ## [Sex ratio, pregnancy status and blubber testosterone concentrations of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on foraging grounds in the Southwestern Atlantic](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/sex-ratio-pregnancy-status-and-blubber-testosterone-concentrations-of-humpback-whales-megaptera-novaeangliae-on-foraging-grounds-in-the-southwestern-atlantic/) _2026-08-18 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Understanding the demography of animal populations is fundamental to conservation biology. Key parameters such as sex ratio and reproductive success are important contributors for assessing current population health, forecasting population \[…\] The post Sex ratio, pregnancy status and blubber testosterone concentrations of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on foraging grounds in the… ## [Pagophilic rather than sea ice obligate: effects of sea ice and colony size on Adélie penguin molt location](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/pagophilic-rather-than-sea-ice-obligate-effects-of-sea-ice-and-colony-size-on-adelie-penguin-molt-location/) _2026-08-18 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Strongly pagophilic, the Adélie penguin Pygoscelis adeliae has long been designated a sea ice obligate species, which included the requirement to find pack ice on which to molt. However, observations \[…\] The post Pagophilic rather than sea ice obligate: effects of sea ice and colony size on Adélie penguin molt location appeared first on British Antarctic Survey . ## [Planetary energy budget during abrupt glacial climate events set by Atlantic Ocean heat valve](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/planetary-energy-budget-during-abrupt-glacial-climate-events-set-by-atlantic-ocean-heat-valve/) _2026-08-18 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ During Pleistocene ice ages, abrupt climate changes co-occurred with switches in Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) strength. The global impact and characteristic north-south temperature pattern of these events is typically \[…\] The post Planetary energy budget during abrupt glacial climate events set by Atlantic Ocean heat valve appeared first on British Antarctic Survey . ## [Veteran Swiss Meteorologist On Germany’s Recent Heat Wave: “You’re A Really Crazy Country”](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/16/veteran-swiss-meteorologist-on-germanys-recent-heat-wave-youre-a-really-crazy-country/) _2026-08-16 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ In an interview on a Bild podcast, Swiss-based meteorologist Jörg Kachelmann strongly criticized Germany’s approach to dealing with heatwaves and climate issues, telling the German audience, “You’re a really crazy country.” Article here online: nau.ch Kachelmann told Bild the current European heatwave is unprecedented but that Germany and Switzerland got relatively “lucky” because the core \[…\] ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/l7UgYVrw58LK) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [New Research Documents The Lack Of Any Net Decline In GBR Coral Cover Since The 1980s](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/15/new-research-documents-the-lack-of-any-net-decline-in-gbr-coral-cover-since-the-1980s/) _2026-08-15 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ The bleaching and heat stress narrative that says rising CO2 is an existential threat to coral reef habitat has not been realized. Since reliable monitoring began 40 years ago, scientists (Ceccarelli et al., 2026) provide graphical evidence there has been no significant overall net change in coral cover throughout the Northern, Central, and Southern Great \[…\] ## [The Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) spatial management tool: an underused solution to Antarctica’s increasing environmental challenges](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/the-antarctic-specially-managed-area-asma-spatial-management-tool-an-underused-solution-to-antarcticas-increasing-environmental-challenges/) _2026-08-13 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ The footprint and cumulative impact of national governmental programme and tourist activities is increasing at marine and terrestrial sites across Antarctica. Associated impacts on species and ecosystems include habitat degradation, \[…\] The post The Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) spatial management tool: an underused solution to Antarctica’s increasing environmental challenges appeared… ## [From observation to insight: developing standardised and trusted environmental data services](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/from-observation-to-insight-developing-standardised-and-trusted-environmental-data-services/) _2026-08-13 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ The AMPLIFY-EDS project, funded under UKRI’s Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) programme, aimed to advance the Environmental Data Service (EDS) towards a federated, user-centred model by developing standardised, trusted workflows for \[…\] The post From observation to insight: developing standardised and trusted environmental data services appeared first on British Antarctic Survey . ## [New Study Details Massive Recent Sea Ice Expansion And Cooling In The Greenland Sea](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/13/new-study-details-massive-recent-sea-ice-expansion-and-cooling-in-the-greenland-sea/) _2026-08-13 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ Scientists (Yilgan and Jónsdóttir, 2026) report annual mean sea ice extent in the Greenland Sea was 8.4 times greater in 2023 (2,403.6 km²) than in 2019 (287.6 km²). In the month of January, the sea ice extent was 6.4 times larger in 2024 (20,308 km²) than in 2017 (312 km²). Hand-in-hand with the recent sea \[…\] ## [August 2026 News Updates](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/august-2026-news-updates) _2026-08-12 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Juneau Glacier Dam Release Flooding and Arctic Report Card ## [Germany Also Saw Extreme Drought Conditions In The 1940s…Worse Than Today](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/12/germany-also-saw-extreme-drought-conditions-in-the-1940s-worse-than-today/) _2026-08-12 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ Currently there’s much hysteria across the German media surrounding this summer’s hot weather and drought. Without surprise, it’s allegedly unprecedented. But an old archive film from the German government shows how bad the situation was back in 1949. The Rhine River was nearly dried out! The video speaks of a “waterway without water” and that the \[…\] ## [Arctic transport of North American and Canadian wildfire aerosols](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/arctic-transport-of-north-american-and-canadian-wildfire-aerosols/) _2026-08-12 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent and intense under ongoing climate change, with the potential to emit and transport particles, from black carbon to nutrient-bearing aerosols, into remote and fragile ecosystems \[…\] The post Arctic transport of North American and Canadian wildfire aerosols appeared first on British Antarctic Survey . ## [Robust Regional Contrast but Penetration‐Sensitive Snow Thickness Over Sea Ice From Multi‐Winter Antarctic CRYO2ICE Observations](https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/robust-regional-contrast-but-penetration%e2%80%90sensitive-snow-thickness-over-sea-ice-from-multi%e2%80%90winter-antarctic-cryo2ice-observations/) _2026-08-12 · Publications Archive - British Antarctic Survey_ Snow on Antarctic sea ice modulates albedo, thermodynamic growth, and snow–ice formation, yet remains a leading uncertainty in altimetry-derived sea-ice thickness. Here we use the post-2022 CRYO2ICE configuration to derive \[…\] The post Robust Regional Contrast but Penetration‐Sensitive Snow Thickness Over Sea Ice From Multi‐Winter Antarctic CRYO2ICE Observations appeared first on British Antarctic… ## [Another New Study Links Modern And Past Global Warming To Natural Changes In Cloud Cover, Not CO2](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/12/another-new-study-links-modern-and-past-global-warming-to-natural-changes-in-cloud-clover-not-co2/) _2026-08-12 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ Cloud cover changes are a “top-down dynamical driver” of Earth’s climate. A July 2026 Environmental Research Letters paper authored by Bellocchi et al. attributes ~80% of the rise in Earth’s absorbed solar radiation since 2000 to declining high-reflectivity cloud cover, primarily from circulation-driven contraction of storm-cloud zones. The study highlights the climate’s “albedo governance,”… ## [Arctic July 2026 Climate Summary](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-july-2026-climate-summary) _2026-08-08 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Third warmest with precipitation close to average ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WFFyr1Zwl7wm) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Circumnavigating the Arctic Solo](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/08/circumnavigating-the-arctic-solo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=circumnavigating-the-arctic-solo) _2026-08-07 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ Last summer Ella Hibbert set off from Haslar Marina near Portsmouth in southern England alone in her yacht Yeva, intending to circumnavigate the Arctic in a single summer,. Ultimately that s not how things turned out, and after assorted trials and tribulations on the way through the Northwest Passage, Yeva spent the winter on Saint Paul Island in the Bering Sea. Now that the sea ice is melting in… ## [Facts About the Arctic in August 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/08/facts-about-the-arctic-in-august-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facts-about-the-arctic-in-august-2026) _2026-08-06 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ July was once again dominated by low pressure and anomalously low temperatures over the central Arctic: As a consequence the NSIDC monthly average extent for July was 6th lowest in their record going back to 1979: Read more on Facts About the Arctic in August 2026 ## [Uncertainty In Estimating Solar Forcing Across The Arctic Is 100-350x Larger Than CO2’s Alleged Climate Impact](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/06/uncertainty-in-estimating-solar-forcing-across-the-arctic-is-100-350x-larger-than-co2s-alleged-climate-impact/) _2026-08-06 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ In new research (Liu et al., 2026), scientists acknowledge clouds “markedly impact near-surface air temperatures” by altering the radiation budget and driving heating rates across the Arctic. For example, a cloudy day in winter may deliver 20-30 W/m² of cloud radiative forcing (CRF), warming the Arctic surface by 6-9°C. However, due to massive uncertainties in \[…\] ## [Alaska Climate Summary for July 2026](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/alaska-climate-summary-for-july-2026) _2026-08-05 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Cool with highly variable rainfall. ## [Farce Of The Week: Germany’s Weather Site Donnerwetter.de Attempts To Measure The Rhine River’s Temperature!](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/04/farce-of-the-week-germanys-weather-site-donnerwetter-de-attempts-to-measure-the-rhine-rivers-temperature/) _2026-08-04 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ A weather site’s amazingly sloppy measuremnt goes viral across Germany… Much of Europe has been enduring a heat wave and below normal precipitation. Not surprisingly, the media are busy using the hot weather to further promote climate alarm and get more clicks however they can. One way to accomplish this is to use sompletely bogus \[…\] ## [Analysis: Robert Koch Institute’s Heat Death Model Is “A Joke”… Deaths “Assumed” To Be Due To Heat](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/02/analysis-robert-koch-institutes-heat-death-model-is-a-joke-deaths-assumed-to-be-due-to-heat/) _2026-08-02 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ “Heat Deaths” According to the RKI By Frank Bosse There is a publication by the RKI \[Robert Koch Institute\] on “Heat and Excess Mortality in Germany.” The methodology is also explained in it: calendar weeks with a mean temperature above 20°C are filtered out, and then the excess mortality figures provided by the Federal Statistical \[…\] ## [July 2026 Arctic Wildfire Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/july-2026-arctic-wildfire-update) _2026-08-02 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Most of the action in Northwest Territories, Canada ## [New Research Finds Increasing CO2 Induces Cooling In The Lower Atmosphere Over The Arctic](https://notrickszone.com/2026/08/01/new-research-finds-increasing-co2-induces-cooling-in-the-lower-atmosphere-over-the-arctic/) _2026-08-01 · Kenneth Richard · NoTricksZone_ The CO2-induced “polar amplification” narrative peddled by climate alarmists has just taken another hit. It has previously been shown increasing CO2 by over 120 ppm (278 ppm to 400 ppm) cools the Antarctic climate (Notholt et al., 2024). These scientists found there has been a slight (-0.01°C) overall net cooling CO2 influence since 1750. Image \[…\] ## [Late July 2026 Arctic Sea Ice Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/late-july-2026-arctic-sea-ice-update) _2026-08-01 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ A Tale of Two Hemispheres ## [Germany’s Industrial Suicide… Grid Agency Prepares Secret Power Rationing Plans Amid Electric Power Bottlenecks](https://notrickszone.com/2026/07/31/germanys-industrial-suicide-grid-agency-prepares-secret-power-rationing-plans-amid-electric-power-bottlenecks/) _2026-07-31 · P Gosselin · NoTricksZone_ A recent investigative interview by Apollo News featuring former Hamburg Environmental Senator and energy expert Fritz Vahrenholt has sparked intense debate over the stability of Germany’s power grid and the future of its industrial economy. As Germany aggressively transitions away from traditional baseload power and over to erratic renewable energies like wind and sun, government \[…\] ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dl1Rzsq9IzX0) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [New Record Retreat of Jakobshavn Glacier](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/07/new-record-retreat-of-jakobshavn-glacier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-record-retreat-of-jakobshavn-glacier) _2026-07-21 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ Here is an animation of recent events at the Jakobshavn Glacier, courtesy of Espen Olsen at the Arctic Sea Ice Forum . The animation compares the position of the glacier s calving front during the previous record retreat in August 2015 with its position on July 19th 2026. Read more on New Record Retreat of Jakobshavn Glacier ## [Alaska's Chilly 2026](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/alaskas-chilly-2026) _2026-07-19 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ The first half of the the year has been cool. But why? ## [Mid-July 2026 Arctic Sea Ice Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/mid-july-2026-arctic-sea-ice-update) _2026-07-17 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Typical mid-summer decrease overall but big regional differences ## [June 2026 Arctic and Alaska Climate Summary](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/june-2026-arctic-and-alaska-climate) _2026-07-08 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Record warm…and dry over arctic lands ## [Icy Beaufort Sea](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/icy-beaufort-sea) _2026-07-06 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Picture’s worth 1000 words. Or more. ## [Facts About the Arctic in July 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/07/facts-about-the-arctic-in-july-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facts-about-the-arctic-in-july-2026) _2026-07-03 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ At the beginning of July the JAXA/ViSHOP web site is undergoing maintenance yet again! Here here is how their 2 day average extent graph looked for July 1st: Image: binntho on the Arctic Sea Ice Forum Read more on Facts About the Arctic in July 2026 ## [June 2026 Arctic Ice and Wildfire](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/june-2026-arctic-ice-and-wildfire) _2026-07-02 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Low sea ice extent and snow cover, wildfire picking up ## [Arctic Summer Climate Trends](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-summer-climate-trends-9a2) _2026-06-24 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Higher air and ocean temperatures, less snow and ice ## [The Northwest Passage in 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/06/the-northwest-passage-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-northwest-passage-in-2026) _2026-06-18 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ For those of you unfamiliar with the names of the assorted islands and channels of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago here is a map that hopefully helps: Plus another map detailing the routes through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago that have previously been successfully navigated by vessels large and small: Read more on The Northwest Passage in 2026 ## [Arctic Sea Ice and Snow Cover Mid-June 2026 Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-sea-ice-and-snow-cover-mid) _2026-06-17 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Summer is happening ## [Spring 2026 Arctic Climate Summary](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/spring-2026-arctic-climate-summary) _2026-06-07 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Wet with typical 21st century temperatures ## [The Northern Sea Route in 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/06/the-northern-sea-route-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-northern-sea-route-in-2026) _2026-06-05 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ It s going to be more difficult to follow traffic on the Northern Sea Route this year, because the Russian authorities are no longer publishing daily position information for ships using the route. Read more on The Northern Sea Route in 2026 ## [Facts About the Arctic in June 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/06/facts-about-the-arctic-in-june-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facts-about-the-arctic-in-june-2026) _2026-06-04 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ The JAXA/ViSHOP web site is currently undergoing maintenance, but here is how their 2 day average extent graph looked for June 2nd: Extent was 3rd lowest in the JAXA record, behind 2016 and 2019. Read more on Facts About the Arctic in June 2026 ## [Alaska May 2026 Climate Summary](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/alaska-may-2026-climate-summary) _2026-06-04 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Cool and wet except in the west ## [May 2026 Sea Ice and Snow Update](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/may-2026-sea-ice-and-snow-update) _2026-05-31 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ The transition to summer proceeds ## [Arctic Summer and El Niño, Part 2](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-summer-and-el-nino-part-2) _2026-05-26 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Warm and dry prevalent ## [Facts About the Arctic in May 2026](https://greatwhitecon.info/2026/05/facts-about-the-arctic-in-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facts-about-the-arctic-in-may-2026) _2026-05-19 · Jim Hunt · The Great White Con_ JAXA have updated their visualisations of Arctic sea ice extent data. The traditional 2 day average graph is now labelled preliminary , and currently shows 2026 in a tie with 2020 for third lowest for the date: Read more on Facts About the Arctic in May 2026 ## [Spring 2026 is Progressing](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/spring-2026-is-progressing) _2026-05-17 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Arctic and Alaska updates ## [Spring 2026 River Break-up to May 8th](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/spring-2026-river-break-up-to-may) _2026-05-08 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ So far, no big problems ## [Arctic April 2026 Climate Summary](https://alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-april-2026-climate-summary) _2026-05-05 · Rick Thoman · Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter_ Regional drama but overall typical for the 2020s.