‘The Scott Polar Research Institute was founded to enhance understanding of the polar regions. Today, that task is more important than ever.’
For scientists like Julian Dowdswell, climate change means the polar regions are more important than ever.
The melting of the polar ice caps will impact on the rest of the world, for example, by causing sea levels to rise around the world.
Cambridge is only a few meters above sea level, so the very spot you’re standing on could be underwater if our climate continues to warm.
The work of climate scientists helps us to understand these changes and reminds us of the urgent need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions