Challenging Habitat
The atmosphere - ocean interface, where gas exchange takes place to establish and maintain equilibrium. (c) C Braungardt 2022

…nothing such as a free lunch…

For many decades, we’ve released too much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and for some decades, scientists have developed and tested geoengineering solutions for the consequences of increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in our… Read More

Reducing my online carbon footprint

It is one thing to be aware of the carbon emissions of online activities (running a website, internet searches, emails, social media, video/music streaming), yet quite another knowing how to reduce it.

Cat Cameron following careful procedure to take snow samples for metal analysis by scientists at the University of Plymouth, UK

Metals in the Snow

Oh no (I hear you say) please, not another new story of contamination and its dreadful consequences! And yet…

blue sky with aircraft 'vapour' trails

Carbon Footprint of Antarctic Quest 21 Equipment Transport

Introduction Everything we do has a footprint and it is appropriate we, the Antarctic Quest 21 Team, consider the sustainability and carbon footprint of all elements of the expedition, from communication and equipment to transport and diet. I… Read More