News · 15 July 2026

Scientists sail to Greenland to study melting ice for UK climate impact

An international team is travelling to Greenland on a UK polar ship to investigate the speed at which thawing ice sheets influence crucial ocean currents. The six-week project is being led by Dr Kelly Hogan, a marine geophysicist at the British Antarctic Survey. Scientists fear the rapidly melting ice could change a major Atlantic current system, potentially impacting UK weather and global climate stability.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 July 2026 at 10:03

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss new mutual protection deal on Monday WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers GeneralNigel Farage's £5m donor has major stakes in arms industry PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half Browse all stories →