and thwaites really matters because it‘s so vulnerable., could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year‘s work has already confirmed the scientist‘s worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here and because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, may be more than a century for thwaites to melt, but it is melting and we need to know how quickly if we‘ree going to protect ourselves as the world‘s oceans rise. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. and justin is here now. terrifying statistics partly contained there, but an extraordinary journey just two on the bbc news team to get there? yes, me and my camera operator, gemma. it was planned for a‘s journey, me and my camera operator, gemma. it was planned for a‘sjourney, but me and my camera operator, gemma. it was planned for a‘s journey, but my beard is testament to how long we we re beard is testament to how long we were there. we were there for two

and thwaites matters because it is so vulnerable.y the ice from west antarctica and look, most of this part of the continent is below sea level. that means the glacier and indeed the whole region could again to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year's work has already confirmed the scientist's worst fears. the deep warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here and because the seabed slopes downwards, as the ice melts it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, may be more a century for thwa ites will take decades, may be more a century for thwaites to melt but it is melting and we need to know how quickly if we are going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. invasion, authorities have confirmed the first death from the new coronavirus in the chinese capital. more than 100 people have now died from it in total. in china there are 110w from it in total. in china there are now more than four and a half thousand confirmed cases and the bavarian health ministry has confir

and thwaites really matters, because it's so vulnerable.is part of the continent would be under water. this year's work has already confirmed the scientists worst fears — the deep, warm open water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast. because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? antarctica is the big unknown. antarctica has so little unsteady about the future condition of the ice sheet is going to make to sea level that it actually sometimes is left out by countries and ashley left out of estimates going into the future —— actually left out of. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise in the decades to come. now, meet the coffin club of rotorua — new zealanders who get together every week to design and make their own coffins. it's an idea that's spread around the wo

but if thwaites goes, much of the west antarctic ice sheet will too and there is three millimetres moref the great cities of the world and drive hundreds of millions of people from their homes. getting here is not easy. it ta kes getting here is not easy. it takes five weeks just to get the science teams and their equipment to the front of the glacier. this is a historic moment, the first time anyone has tried to drill down through this glacier. but the 600 metres of ice below me is the most important point of all, the point at which the ice meets the ocean water. it is difficult work but deploying instruments under the ice is the only way to begin to understand the processes at work here and to make accurate predictions about how the sealevel rise in the future. this is a world first. the first time anyone has seen at the place where this glacier goes afloat. the point where it begins to melt. it will take decades, maybe more than a century for thwa ites decades, maybe more than a century for thwaites to melt but it is melting and we need to know how quickly if we're going to protect o

and thwaites glacier really matters, because it‘s so vulnerable.y confirmed the scientists‘ worst fears, that the deep, warm open water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? and is the big unknown and has so little understanding about the future contribution to the ice sheet that it will make to the sea level that it sometimes left out of estimates going into the future. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the worlds oceans rise in the decades to come. one of britain‘s best—known entertainers and broadcasters — nicholas parsons — has died at the age of 96. in a long career — on radio and television — he hosted the bbc radio 4 comedy panel show ‘just a minute‘ — for more than half a century, our correspondent david sillito looks back at his long life

and thwaites glacier really matters, because it's so vulnerable.under water. this year's work has already confirmed the scientists' worst fears, that the deep, warm open water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast here, and because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? antarctica is the big unknown and has so little understanding about the future contribution that the ice sheet will make to the sea level that it sometimes left out of estimates going into the future. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise in the decades to come. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. you have been watching newsday. i'm kasia madera in london. and i'm rico hizon in singapore. stay with us. back tomorrow. hello there. temperatures are set to climb over the next few days, after what has bee

and thwaites really matters, because it's so vulnerable.tinent would be under water. this year's work has already confirmed the scientists' worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast here. because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? antarctica is the big unknown and has so little understanding about the future contribution the ice sheet will make to the sea level that it's sometimes actually left out of estimates going into the future. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise in the decades to come. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. nigeria's business capital, lagos, plans to ban motorbike and tricycle taxis from its major roads. the motorbikes known locally as "okadas"are the city's most common form of transport, but caus

and thwaites glacier really matters, because it's so vulnerable.is yea rs continent would be under water. this years work has already confirmed the scientists were spheres, that the deep, warm open water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast —— worst fears. because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? and is the big unknown and has so little understanding about the future contribution to the ic —— sheet that it will make to the sea level that it will make to the sea level that it sometimes left out of estimates going into the future. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the worlds oceans rise and the decades —— in the decades to come. in the last hour, president trump has unveiled his plans to secure peace between israel and the palestinians. he announced the proposals at the white house, along

and thwaites really matters, because it's so vulnerable.ontinent would be under water. this year's work has already confirmed the scientists' worst fears. the the deep, warm ocean water circling antarctica is flowing to the coast here. because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it will expose more and more ice to that water. that means the glacier could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly, but how quickly? antarctica is the big unknown and we have so little understanding about the future contribution the ice sheet will make to the sea level that it's sometimes actually left out of estimates going into the future. it takes huge resources to do science at the end of the earth, but we need to understand what is happening here if we are to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise in the decades to come. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. the uk will formally leave the european union at 11pm on friday night. there is then a transitional period until december 31st, during which negotiations will take place on the future

and thwaites really matters because it is so vulnerable.t of this part of the continent is below sea level. that means the glacier, and indeed the whole region, could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year's work has already confirmed the scientists' worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here. and because the seabed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, maybe more than a century, for thwaites to melt. but it is melting, and we need to know how quickly if we're going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. let's cross to salford and speak to professor david vaughan from the british antarctic survey, who was travelling withjustin. professor, really good to have you with us to talk about this pretty epic research project, i think that isa epic research project, i think that is a third term to use. how important is this research?m is a third term to use. how important is this research? it is a whole pack

this is the tip of the thwaites glacier.tain, and it's collapsing at a rate of 3km a year. here's what makes it so vulnerable. if you strip away the ice, most of this part of the continent is below sea level. this means the ice is exposed to the deep warm ocean water that circles antarctica. that warm water is now also flowing into the coast, melting the ice it comes into contact with, causing the ice above to break away. and because the seabed here also slopes downwards, more and more ices becomes exposed, accelerating the glacier‘s retreat. all of that leads to rising sea levels. ice loss from thwaites is contributing to a 0.2mm rise in sea level per year. take the glacier as a whole, and there's enough water locked in to it, to raise the world's sea level by more than half a metre. and it doesn't end there. here's the thwaites glacier in the west antarctic ice sheet. this is a vast basin of ice that contains the potential for another 3m in sea level rises. and if thwaites goes — then we're told much of the west antarctic

and thwaites really matters because it's so vulnerable. glacier, indeed the whole region, could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year's work has already confirmed the scientist's worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here and because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, may be more than a century for thwaites to melt, but it is melting and we need to know how quickly if we'ree going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. you may have heard the news that one of our much loved former colleagues, nicholas parsons, has died at the age of 96. he was best known for hosting the popular radio a showjust a minute since its inception in 1967. for those not familiar with the format, guests are asked to speak for a full minute on a single subject without hesitation, deviation or repetition. and so christian, i have that very challenge for you. how prepare

and thwaites really matters because it is so vulnerable.ady confirmed the scientist's worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here. and because the seabed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, maybe more than a century, for thwaites to melt. but it is melting, and we need to know how quickly if we're going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. you can find out more about the ground—breaking science taking place at thwaites glacier at bbc.co.uk/news or on the bbc news app. let's get more now on the news that the british government has announced that chinese telecoms firm huawei and other ‘high risk vendors' will be banned from sensitive parts of the 5g network, such as nuclear sites and military bases, but will still be allowed to continue be a part of the roll—out across the uk, but to have nore then 35% presence in the periphery network. huawei's president said it is reassured that it can continue working wit

and thwaites really matters because it's so vulnerable., indeed the whole region, could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year's work has already confirmed the scientist's worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here and because the sea bed slopes downwards, as the ice melts it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, may be more than a century for thwaites to melt, but it is melting and we need to know how quickly if we'ree going to protect ourselves to know how quickly if we're going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. justin rowlatt, bbc news, west antarctica. and justinjoins me in the studio now along with camerawoman jemma cox. having done what we have just seen are you more worried than you were? i think are you more worried than you were? ithinki are you more worried than you were? i think i am. i was excited to go to one of the most remote places on earth to the last wilderness which is what antarctica is and i was shocked, i was

the thwaites glacier is in western antarctica, it's about the size of of the uk.ening to swamp many of the world's major cities. it was the biggest and most complex field survey in antarctic history, not least because it's incredibly remote even by antarctic standards. our chief environment correspondent justin rowlatt travelled with the scientists. here, he looks at the challenges they faced. antarctica is the stormiest continent on earth, and west antarctica is the most remote and stormy part of it all, which makes it an exceptionally tough place to do scientific research. so we've been filming out here for, like, i don't know, an hour and a half, and this is the result, and it gives you an idea of why it's so hard to operate here. all the planes are grounded. they're saying we won't fly anywhere for three days. it has taken years of preparation to get the scientists out here. ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1000 miles over land, across some of the toughest terrain and toughest we

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satellite data has revealed thwaites glacier which is the size of the uk is melting rapidly which couldard warnings of a bleak future unless more is done to tackle climate change. the world faces the greatest challenge ever faced for thousands of years. unless we do something about it and do something dramatic and urgent, we are facing an environmental catastrophe in the antarctic, also across the globe. he said it was remarkable how little people knew about antarctica. there is no trees, no roads. no people. apart from scientists, the brave people they are. it consists purely of ice. most people know that's where polar bears come from... do they? almost nobody picked me up! most people would say "antarctica, oh yes!" the south is the south is powered by ice completely. it's not, polar bears are from the north. he said britain had led the world in exploration, scientific research and international action to protect the continent and looked ahead to the un climate change conference cop26 to be held in glasgow this year. and cop26, we must now pledge ourselves to strain every sin —ew to c

and thwaites really matters because it is so vulnerable.evel. that means the glacier, and indeed the whole region, could begin to retreat increasingly rapidly. this year's work has already confirmed the scientist's worst fears. the deep, warm ocean water that circles antarctica is flowing into the coast here. and because the seabed slopes downwards, as the ice melts, it willjust expose more and more ice to that water. it will take decades, maybe more than a century, for thwaites to melt. but it is melting, and we need to know how quickly if we're going to protect ourselves as the world's oceans rise. and that is such a great story. we will be talking tojustin rowlatt as well as someone from the british antarctic survey to bring us more details about what they think is going on and how important that might be. coming up in the next half hour or so, we will be looking at plans by sainsbury‘s to dramatically cut its food waste, plastic packaging, and increase recycling. i noticed that had commas, i am not quite sure, but i like oxford commas.

the melting of the thwaites glacier would cause a dramatic rise in sea levels, threatening to swamp manyvironment correspondent, justin rowlatt, has been travelling with a team of scientists on the biggest and most complex field survey in antarctic history. today, justin looks at the challenges facing the project in one of the most hostile environments on earth. antarctica is the stormiest continent on earth, and west antarctica is the most remote and stormy part of it all. so we've been out here for like, i don't know, an hour and a half, and this is the result, and it gives you an idea of why it is so difficult to operate here. all the planes are grounded. they are saying we won't fly anywhere for at least three days. it has taken years of preparation to get the scientists out here. last year two ice strengthened british ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then a team of specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1000 miles over the ice. across some of the toughest terrain and toughest weather imaginable. and all at a maximum speed ofjust ten miles an hou

the rapid melting of thwaites glacier in antarctica, a mass of ice the size of great britain, is set environment correspondentjustin rowlatt who reported last night on the major 5—year survey that's being conducted on the glacier takes a look at the challenges the scientists have been facing. antarctica is the stormiest continent on earth, and west antarctica is the most remote and stormy part of it all, which makes it an exceptionally tough place to do scientific research. so we've been filming out here for, like, i don't know, an hour and a half, and this is the result, and it gives you an idea of why it's so hard to operate here. all the planes are grounded. they're saying we won't fly anywhere for three days. it has taken years of preparation to get the scientists out here. ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1000 miles over land, across some of the toughest terrain and toughest weather imaginable. six people can do a huge amount, but we just truck along day from day. nobody really knows where we are,

the melting of the thwaites glacier would cause a dramatic rise in sea levels, threatening to swamp manyavelled with the team of scientists on the biggest and most complex field survey in antarctic history. today, he looks at the challenges they faced. antarctica is the stormiest continent on earth, and west antarctica is the most remote and stormy part of it all, which makes it an exceptionally tough place to do scientific research. so, we've been filming out here for, like, i don't know, an hour and a half, and this is the result, and it gives you an idea of why it's so hard to operate here. all the planes are grounded. they're saying we won't fly anywhere for three days. it has taken years of preparation to get the scientists out here. ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1000 miles over land, across some of the toughest terrain and toughest weather imaginable. six people can do a huge amount, but we just truck along day from day. nobody really knows where we are, and then we just suddenly turn up! deliverin

you can find out more about the ground—breaking science taking place at thwaites glacier at bbc.com/newstay with us on bbc news. still to come: we meet the chilean scientists who are trying to save the loa water frog from extinction. the shuttle challenger exploded soon after lift—off. there were seven astronauts on board, one of them a woman schoolteacher. all of them are believed to have been killed. by the evening, tahrir square, the heart of official cairo, was in the hands of the demonstrators. they were using the word "revolution". the earthquake singled out buildings and brought them down in seconds. tonight, the search for any survivors has an increasing desperation about it as the hours passed. the new government is firmly in control of the entire republic of uganda. survivors of the auschwitz concentration camp have been commemorating the 40th anniversary of their liberation. they toured the huts, gas chambers and crematoria, and relived their horrifying experiences. you're watching the briefing. our headlines: the total number of cases of a new respiratory virus in mainland ch

the rapid melting of thwaites glacier in antarctica, a mass of ice the size of great britain, is setur chief environment correspondent, justin rowlatt, who reported last night on the major five—year survey that's being conducted on the glacier, takes a look at the challenges the scientists have been facing. antarctica is the stormiest continent on earth, and west antarctica is the most remote and stormy part of it all, which makes it an exceptionally tough place to do scientific research. so, we've been filming out here for, like, i don't know, an hour and a half, and this is the result, and it gives you an idea of why it's so hard to operate here. all the planes are grounded. they're saying we won't fly anywhere for three days. it has taken years of preparation to get the scientists out here. ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1,000 miles over land, across some of the toughest terrain and toughest weather imaginable. six people can do a huge amount, but we just truck along, day from day. nobody really kn

well for more on the thwaites glacier, i'm joined now by our chief environment correspondent justin rowlatteally communicated just how extreme and environment it is. it is very vivid, possibly too vivid for some viewers but it is a really extreme environment, a really ha rd really extreme environment, a really hard place to work. a really hard place to do science. as you saw in the film we made, you need to take tonnes of equipment to these places and literally it is the most remote place on earth. before we arrived, only four people had been there before. and they needed huge infrastructure to get us and that equipment you see in the film there. to do this research. and unless you get that equipping to the front, you don't understand the processes that are trying to transform the glacier and what that means for the rest of the world. the melting of that glacier will affect all of us in the sense that sea level rise affects communities in virtually every country on earth and will change weather patterns. it is transformational. and it is observing rather than being able to do anything to ac

the melting of the thwaites glacier would cause a dramatic rise in sea levels, threatening to swamp manyce—strengthened british ships brought hundreds of tonnes of fuel and cargo to a remote ice shelf. then a team of specialist snow vehicles dragged it 1,000 miles over the ice. across some of the toughest terrain and toughest weather imaginable. and all at a maximum speed ofjust ten miles an hour. six people can do a huge amount, but we just truck along day from day. nobody really knows where we are. and then we just suddenly turn up! delivering bounty! the us provided air muscle, flying in the scientists and their equipment and ferrying everything down to the camps at the front of the glacier. then the really hard work began. digging snow, and lots of it. the scientists need ten tonnes of the stuff to fill this. a water container the size of a small swimming pool. this will be the most southerly jacuzzi in the world, i think! a bank of boilers heats the water to just below boiling point. it is sprayed onto the ice to melt a hole almost half a mile down to where the ocean water meets the