1976, Berger & Loutre 1991). Because the major changes in Earth's ice masses occurred in the Northern Hemisphere where much of the Earth's land surface presently resides, it is hypothesized that ...

Sea ice reduction happens when more sea ice melts during the summer compared to what freezes during the winter. Last year was Earth's warmest year on record. The Global Carbon Project found that ...

However, the effects of human-made climate change will be so long-lasting that they could prevent the next ice age from ever happening. "Such a transition to a glacial state in 10,000 years' time ...

If all the Earth's land ice melted, sea levels would rise over 200 feet. So what would that mean for Europe's coastlines? Produced by Alex Kuzoian. Narrated by Sara Silverstein. Follow BI Video ...

Even when it makes absolutely no sense some will try to convince the public that having to survive literally thousands of years of deeply hostile conditions somehow is justified because that would ...

Regular changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt may have triggered the start and end of ice ages over the past 800,000 years. | Credit: Gregory Adams/Getty Images Changes in Earth's tilt relative ...

A new study suggests that Earth’s next ice age should begin within the next 11,000 years - except our impact on the planet may delay it, potentially by thousands of years. Scientists have long ...

An influx of freshwater from the ice sheets could have major implications for the Earth’s oceans and climate (Image credit: NASA/GSFC/OIB) Gayen was one of the researchers who reported the ...