Glacier • Table.Briefings

May 26th, 2026

Sea-level rise: Expansion caused by ocean warming is the main driver

The rise in sea level is largely due to the expansion of water caused by global warming. From 1960–2023, this accounted for 43% of the rise.

By Lukas Bayer

proteste in Argentinien gegen die Abschwächung eines Gesetzes zum Schutz von Gletschern.

Feature | Glacier

April 14th, 2026

Argentina: What the relaxation of the glacier law means

Argentina has relaxed a law on glacier protection, thereby making mining in the High Andes easier. The extent to which this harms the environment is a matter of debate. However, the political context gives cause for concern, since the government denies climate change.

By Lisa Pausch

Aerial of the Eqi glacier, Western Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

News | Global warming

March 24th, 2026

WMO: The Earth system is absorbing increasing amounts of energy

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has documented a growing energy imbalance in the Earth system. According to the WMO, more than 91% of the excess energy is stored in the oceans.

By Lisa Kuner

News | Climate & Environment

November 4th, 2025

Hektoria glacier: Researchers cite reasons for rapid melting

Why has the Hectoria Glacier in eastern Antarctica shrunk by an alarming 800 meters a day? US researchers have discovered a mechanism that could have a significant impact on sea level rise predictions.

By Kai Schöneberg

News | Glacier

October 2nd, 2025

Switzerland: Glaciers are shrinking at record pace

The glaciers in Switzerland are melting at an increasing rate. Read why this makes the mountains more dangerous and what the future of the "eternal ice" could look like.

By Redaktion Table