| Swiss scientists are drilling deep into Antarctic ice that is more than 1.2 million years old to reveal how Earth’s climate has changed over time. By analysing ancient air bubbles, the team at the University of Bern is uncovering greenhouse gas levels and glacial cycles from long before human influence. These discoveries could help us understand natural climate shifts and offer powerful insight into today’s accelerating change and where our planet may be heading next. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=swissinfovideos |
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