Source: United Nations (video statements)
Conversation with Martin Stew, Science Correspondent, ITV News.
Antarctica is warming fast—three degrees hotter than in the 1950s—putting wildlife and the global climate at risk. It’s home to the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the only ocean current linking all major oceans. Record-low sea ice means this is the latest in winter a ship has reached Antarctica.
Scientists are studying melting glaciers, nutrient release, and underwater tsunamis caused by ice break-off. ITV News’ Science team joins the RRS David Attenborough for a month-long mission with exclusive access to British Antarctic Survey scientists.
What happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica—and what scientists uncover could shape our warming world’s future.
Speakers:
Martin Stew, Science Correspondent, ITV News
Moderator:
Rageh Omaar, News Anchor, ITV News
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