A climate change research expedition to Canada’s Hudson Bay has been abandoned due to the effects of global warming on ice conditions. The 40-strong team of scientists set off on the first stage of a four-year C$$13mm (17) project to study the effects of climate change on the region in May. However, their icebreaker was diverted due to the presence of dense ice, which has become more mobile as a result of climate change. The expedition was cancelled once it became apparent that proceeding would endanger lives.
A climate change research expedition to Canada’s Hudson Bay has been abandoned due to the effects of global warming on ice conditions. The 40-strong team of scientists set off on the first stage of a four-year C$17m ($13m) project to study the effects of climate change on the region in May. However, their icebreaker was diverted due to the presence of dense ice, which has become more mobile as a result of climate change. The expedition was cancelled once it became apparent that proceeding would endanger lives.