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Professor David Walton

Professor David Walton, Emeritus Fellow.

Arctic sea ice loss in past linked to abrupt climate events

A new study on ice cores shows that reductions in sea ice in the Arctic in the period between 30-100,000 years ago led to major climate events. During this period, …

Study shows melting ice sheets will disrupt climate

Water entering the oceans from melting ice sheets could cause extreme weather and a change in ocean circulation not currently accounted for in global climate policies, a new study published …

British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 75th birthday

February 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the origins of British Antarctic Survey, which began when the secret wartime mission "Operation Tabarin" arrived in Antarctica and set up base. This was the start of a permanent UK scientific presence in Antarctica.

Expedition heads to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

An international team of scientists heads to Antarctica this week (4 February 2019) to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that’s been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for up to …

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Dr Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand is one of two UK scientists participating in #IODP #Exp379 to the #AmundsenSea In this… https://t.co/QnRTqPWerI

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Book now to hear BAS's Dr Clara Manno discuss 'Polar Ocean: the dead end of plastic debris' at @camscience Tues 19… https://t.co/rxezS1DOm2

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As 1946 approached the 21 winterers of Operation Tabarin waited impatiently for news of their relief. Day 10/10 of… https://t.co/eL4iaFZCJY

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PhD students and Early Career Researchers - applications for the BAS safe and effective fieldwork in the polar regi… https://t.co/vU8iZCpHQd

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Professor David Walton

Arctic sea ice loss in past linked to abrupt climate events

Study shows melting ice sheets will disrupt climate

British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 75th birthday

Expedition heads to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

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Arctic sea ice loss in past linked to abrupt climate events

Study shows melting ice sheets will disrupt climate

British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 75th birthday

Expedition heads to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

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Working with BAS

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