Antarctica’s transformative changes in 2023 ring alarm bells for global consequences

As the sun hangs perpetually in the sky of the Antarctic summer, scientists have witnessed unprecedented environmental upheavals in 2023, prompting concerns about humanity’s lasting impact on the continent.

Speaking to TheGuardian, Professor Nerilie Abram, amidst the daylight spectacle at Casey station, reflects on the staggering changes since her last visit. “There’s no sea ice at all,” she remarks, a stark contrast to the icy expanse witnessed a decade ago, underlining the alarming landscape transformations in Antarctica.