Climate change creates environmental refugees in the Sundarbans.

Due to rising sea levels, residents are being forced to leave the world’s largest delta region at the mouth of the Ganges River in India and Bangladesh, where numerous islands have been home to over four million people. With two islands that have already become completely submerged, studies carried out by Kolkata's School of Oceanographic Studies at Jadavpur University revealed that 12 more are significantly eroded and another six are extremely vulnerable.

Jadavpur University scientists, we appreciate this timely warning of the climate change threats to our island brethren. Blessed be all caring and responsible actions in swiftly restoring the natural balance of our Earth.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200809141521.htm, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundarbans )

Unusual effects of climate change appear in Antarctica.

Unlike the Arctic sea ice, which may shrink to record low levels again this year, ice around the Antarctic region has been growing for the last few decades. Scientists from NASA, the British Antarctic Survey and the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center in Norway say this trend has long been predicted. Factors such as Antarctica being a continent rather than floating ice like the Arctic, along with global warming-related changes such as stronger winds and altered ocean currents, all contribute to the current ice increase. However, this will likely only continue until the southern oceans also start to warm, which is predicted to occur in the near future.

Many thanks, esteemed researchers, for this clear explanation of the Antarctic’s soon imperiled state. May humanity quickly become aware of the need for sustainable living practices to stabilize our planet.

http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSLC65229120080912?sp=true