Melting glaciers 'threaten UK'
Melting ice in the Arctic could end up costing Britain billions of pounds. Leading scientists have told ITV News that the country needs to prepare now for the increased threat of flooding caused by rising sea levels.
Camp Barneo: North Pole's floating ice camp
Camp Barneo, otherwise known as the North Pole Camp, is located just 49km from the top of the world. It is set up every year from scratch, and serves as a base for excursions to the Pole. Here are some other facts about North Pole's floating ice camp:
- By the end of April it starts melting, making Barneo the most temporary runway in the world, open for business less than one month every year.
- This year, work on Barneo will have to wrap up about a week earlier than usual, as the ice melts faster than ever before.
- Barneo is constantly moving as northerly winds push the floating camp towards the southeast at up to 0.5mph.
- Every year in March 50 tons of equipment – everything from food supplies to bulldozers - are dropped onto the camp by parachute.
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Surviving Barneo, the North Pole's floating ice camp
How do scientists survive -30 degrees temperatures at Barneo, the temporary camp set up on floating ice near the North Pole?
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Experts say melting glaciers are raising UK flood risk
Arctic glaciers are melting faster than expected fuelling a rise in sea levels, which experts believe could cost the UK billions of pounds.
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Met Office investigating Arctic link to UK's record cold
As new figures show the record cold weather is persisting into April, the Met Office says it will investigate if Arctic melting is to blame.