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Beyond the Ice

Beyond the Ice

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 Unpack the latest news in climate science with the experts at British Antarctic Survey. Our planet is changing at a rate and scale unlike anything seen in human history - and Earth's frozen places are the front line. After all, what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.
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  • 12: Can art help communicate climate science? | Dr Jo Johnson & Rowan Huntley

    12: Can art help communicate climate science? | Dr Jo Johnson & Rowan Huntley
    Jan 2 2026
    Artist Rowan Huntley and British Antarctic Survey Geochemist Dr Joanne Johnson have been working together to translate polar science into art. Their exhibition at the The Polar Museum in Cambridge is Rowan’s creative response to Jo's research into glaciers, ice sheets, and the geology of Antarctica.
    This collaboration comes at a critical moment. The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat, yet scientific data can be overwhelming, and abstract numbers can leave people feeling disconnected rather than motivated to act. Art offers another way in, transforming the science into something tangible, emotional, and open to questioning. It invites audiences to engage with the realities of climate change on different, more human terms.
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    Beyond the Ice helps you unpack the latest news in climate science with the experts at British Antarctic Survey. Our planet is changing at a rate and scale unlike anything seen in human history - and Earth's frozen places are the front line. After all, what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.
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    Beyond the Ice is also available as a LinkedIn Newsletter. Subscribe here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beyond-the-ice-7114973466654560256/
    This episode is presented by Em Newton, and edited by Tabby Taylor Buck.

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    29 mins
  • 11: Why is everyone talking about geoengineering? | Professor Dame Jane Francis

    11: Why is everyone talking about geoengineering? | Professor Dame Jane Francis
    Sep 25 2025
    Geoengineering is the hot topic in climate science debate - drawing increasingly emotive and divisive responses, as investment in blue-sky engineering proposals grows and progress on decarbonisation stutters.
    Geoengineering is the deliberate, large scale intervention in Earth's environment and natural systems. As the impacts of climate change start to be felt, preliminary ideas like putting a huge underwater curtain around the unstable Thwaites Glacier are getting more and more media time. Are these necessary tools for climate adaption, or dangerous distractions?
    Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey, delves into the reality of why we are turning towards geoengineering tools, and the urgent need for scientific engagement to ensure the potential impacts of these technologies are fully assessed.
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    Beyond the Ice helps you unpack the latest news in climate science with the experts at British Antarctic Survey. Our planet is changing at a rate and scale unlike anything seen in human history - and Earth's frozen places are the front line. After all, what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.
    Beyond the Ice is also available as a LinkedIn Newsletter. Subscribe here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beyond-the-ice-7114973466654560256/
    Beyond the Ice is edited and presented by Em Newton.
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    23 mins
  • 10: How do we actually *know* Antarctica is melting? | Dr Michelle Maclennan

    10: How do we actually *know* Antarctica is melting? | Dr Michelle Maclennan
    Jul 30 2025
    When news broke that Antarctica had gained ice mass between 2021 and 2023, it sparked debate across comment sections worldwide. How could the continent be gaining ice when we're constantly told it's melting? The reality reveals fascinating insights into how Antarctica's ice system responds to extreme weather.
    Climate scientist Dr Michelle Maclennan from British Antarctic Survey explains how scientists measure ice changes across this enormous continent. What does "mass balance" actually mean? What are atmospheric rivers, and what part do they play in extreme events? And does this recent ice gain signal hope for the future - or is it just a brief pause in Antarctica's contribution to rising seas?
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    Beyond the Ice helps you unpack the latest news in climate science with the experts at British Antarctic Survey. Our planet is changing at a rate and scale unlike anything seen in human history - and Earth's frozen places are the front line. After all, what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica.
    Beyond the Ice is also available as a LinkedIn Newsletter. Subscribe here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beyond-the-ice-7114973466654560256/
    Beyond the Ice is edited and presented by Em Newton.
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    24 mins
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