the project, ran from pasadena, is known as omg, oceans melting greenland. it is a combined effect of rising surface temperatures and warming ocean waters undermining the glaciers. >> they melt very rapidly in contact with ocean waters. if these ocean waters get warmer , that interaction is enhanced and helps accelerate the flow of the glaciers. spencer: the flow is visible in nearly every direction. streams of melting ice rushing like rivers through a canyon. at one point, temperatures had warmed so much that rain replaced snow in greenland. >> the pilot remarked, i have been flying over this ice sheet for 25 years and have never seen so much melting so widespread. spencer: he says the omg mission is designed to generate data can be prepared year-to-year. while the study is data-driven, the latest images of the ice melts provide a vivid picture of what is already too clear. spencer: one of the major concerns being studied is the effective melting glaciers on sea level rise. effects that are expected to be seen globally, including here in the bay area. krist

the project, run from the nasa jet propulsion lab, is known as omg for oceans melt in greenland. rising surface temperatures and warming ocean waters undermining the glaciers. >> they melt rapidly with contact from ocean waters and if the ocean waters get warmer, that interaction is enhanced and helps accelerate the flow of the glaciers. spencer: for the team, the flow was visible in every direction. streams of melting ice rushing like rivers through a canyon. at one point, temperatures had warmed so much that rain replaced snow at greenland summit for the first time on record. >> the pilot remarked, i have been flying over this ice sheet for 25 years and i have never seen so much melting, so widespread. spencer: he says the omg mission is designed to generate data that can be compared year to year for a clear look at the growing threat. the study is data driven. the latest images of the ice melts provide a vivid picture of what is becoming clear. one of the major concerns being studied is the effect of melting glaciers on sea level rise. effects expected to be seen globally, inc

and that is the greenland ice cap. and we're here because the arctic is changing, and this year is changing faster than ever. events never seen before, made headlines across the world. the ice cap melted at a record rate, the water it created in 24 hours enough to entirely cover an area. the size of florida in 5 centimeters of water. great chunks of the she collapsed and drifted off into the open ocean. and it's been so warm, there's been rain, not snow on the summit for the 1st time on record. but what does it mean, and why does it matter? and what is what happens on the ice sheet has global implications. where the ice capital part of the plan is natural system and that system has been breaking down. we use this iceberg as a kind of canvas and put a map of europe on top of it and then super imposed greenland. you can see what a colossal land mass it is. and then if we put the ice cap on top of that, well as the vast, it's more than a 1000 kilometers from east to west and moving to 1000 kilometers from north to south.

ah, we are in greenland where the ice sheet is melting. at a record rate, raising sea levels around the world. and in sports, the atlanta braves are a step closer to the world series after another dramatic win over the champions. ah hey, there you're world weather update begins in europe and we've got a weather maker is striking us with some heavy rain whales right into central england. but there is some warm air to be found will call the dividing line pretty much copenhagen. so north of that, a cool pool of air, we do have frost advisories across lithuania. and then south of that, look at this. we've got some temperatures in the 20s, but my, all my things are gonna change. check this out. a comes crashing down in london by the end of the week. just a hive, 12 degrees, it's below average, but hey, we said going to be dr. continues to be dry across iberia. some of the best weather on the continent were hanging on to some thirties of seville at 32 degrees. but look at this, an incoming weather maker. it's going to give us some rain, northwes

. nic lock al jazeera, it could take greenland. and don't forget about next full planet s o s special from green. the next showing 20 to 30 g m t wednesday here on al jazeera. and of course, whenever you, once at al jazeera dotcom, still happening on this new south sports. and we will find out why know that joke of it might not be able to defend as a strategy, an open title next year. that is coming up with jim ah mm mm pool. ah ah, welcome back. in person history, national sport or bank was go. i have a joke of it is, australia type and size of defense is in doubt because i'm vaccinated. athletes are unlikely to bill out into the country according to local government in victoria twenties. i'm grandson champion. joke of ich has repeatedly refused to declare his vaccinations. stasis says, given the rules, he's not sure he will compete in melbourne. why? he's want a record 9 times, victoria, which host the event in january. his introduced a vaccine mandate for professional athletes. but the rules have not yet been clarified. for thos

s. military installations in greenland for blue eas to. well now there are plans to turn is rusting legacy of the past into a tourist attraction, a contrast to the regular guide, but green, and to say the least. nicholas al jazeera, it could take green, and i forget next full planet s o s t special from green. the next screening 2330 gmc wednesday on al jazeera and of course, online at al jazeera dot com. still a few. now that the sports news will find out why not at joker, which might not be able to defend his trading open title next year. ah. with mm. pool. ah ah drama. thank you. kemal. the olympic flame has been officially handed to china. head of next is a controversial beijing when to games. the ceremony took place without spec tases the path and make stadium in athens by the 1st model and then picks a hosted in 1896. it was held without incident following protests as the torch was lit the day before. activists, according for a boycott of the games because of china's treatment of muslin weakest. china denies any wrongdoing you limpin

but many greenland is not happy. ah, a statue of leaf ericsson, the viking, who said to discovered america 400 years before columbus gazes out overseen. that might surprise you when you think agreement, this is probably not what comes to mind. but the end of summer and the sheep have been rounded up for mocking. farming is part of the way of life in the south, almost as much as hunting is elsewhere. but these lands also hold new possibilities . i headed up a mountain valley near the town of nasa. the rocks here hold some of the world's richest deposits of rare f minerals. this is the sides of an old uranium mine. it's long been decommissioned. but now international mining companies want to dig deep again. the rock we see all around the same was for 3 or 4 kilometers beneath the earth's crust. and then about a 1000000000 years ago, these mountains just rid up. and they reckoned that within this area alone, there are one and a half 1000000 tons of rare with minerals, with another $26000000.00 tons at a site nearby. and

had around 50 military base is in greenland. many were left to decay and rust polluting the fragile environment. one named camp century was even built under the ice before being abandoned. but as the ice mouse, they are fears at toxins and radioactive, coolants, which were meant to stay buried forever, could soon be exposed. may clark reports from acre tech hidden away up a remote fuel amid the wonder of the arctic. there's a jaw dropping sight. the remains of an old army base called blue used to that's been slowly rusting away for decades. during the cold war, american command is ordered that military bases should be built across greenland frights more than 50 were built. now any one remains in the rest. like this one was simply abandoned amongst it old more than 200000 fuel drums. many were full when they were left, leaching out that toxic contents. the base was actually constructed in the 2nd world war, but continued operation into a time when the soviet union and the united states were standing toe to toe. when it was eventu

it's a tech greenland, and you can watch nick clocks full planet as so a special report from greenland next on a $2330.00 g m t on wednesday right here on al jazeera. it's also of course, available on our website at al jazeera dot com. and still ahead on this news, i will tell you why no back joke of h might not be able to defend his australian open title next year. that's coming up next with peter. stay with us. ah. ah. ah ah. ah, a mattress, what's his peter? polly, thank you very much. matched the city of stones with extra you may ambiance, li, game against club riga in belgium. remarkably, it's they 1st win in the group stage this season. well, they certainly made up for the stuttering starts. jell can cellos, car walker and co palmer scoring with re edmore is adding to in a 51 winful audio. lucy, parents and a man will be without one of their name or they take on life. see again, a few minutes time. he took part in training on monday, but he's struggling with a growing problem. he picked up on the international duty with brazil. p. s. she should worry too much though, as they stil

s. military installations in greenland for blue eas, too. well now there are plans to turn this rusting legacy of the past into a tourist attraction, a contrast to the regular guide book green, and to say the least nic lock al jazeera. it could take green, and you can watch nic cost full penny test. and i special report from.

s. military installations in greenland. and now there are even plans to turn this rusting legacy of the pass into a tourist attraction, a contrast to the regular guide, but greenland, to say the least. so we've come here to the south to find out more about the science behind the arctic. mal, profess, we're heading for iglesia, and andrea here is ask every she knows these roses very well. where are we heading and what are we hoping to see? where to rental collateral iglesia, an essay. we adeline that right? the she egg, calvin, a new ice van. but this is really active this year, so on the way we can already see here at the end of some of the sea ice, the winter sea ice beginning to form a thin layer on the surface, the fuel. but it shouldn't stop us today. it, we went to play to the movie in between the eyes. it'll only be all tick is booming, twice as fast as the rest of the planet, which means the c doesn't freeze as much as it used to, unless the ice means more sunlight is absorbed into the ocean. warmer ocean melt, the g

so rise here and says be strong to live here in greenland. long ago the viking saw the potential of this part of greenland. and as the ice sheet melts, make you more mining sites accessible. interesting agreements, rich resources will only increase mcclark al jazeera kathy, also greenland. and you can watch net clarks planet s o s special report from greenland in full. coming up at o $830.00 g m t on friday air out is era. a plan for a daring rescue of 3 dogs trapped by lava from the eruption of okay, now in the canary islands is on stand by after an unexpected turn of events, an unprecedented drone operation had been preparing to rescue them. but they weren't spotted during a test flight in the area. the drain operators say the emaciated dogs may have hidden to escape the heat. at the drone company organizing the mission instead saw human footprints and a banner reading. the dogs are fine. they've been delivering small packages of food to dogs over the past 2 weeks. it's always been above than m. austin almost all of it. but other than what

this part of greenland. and as the ice sheet melts, make you more mining sites accessible. interesting agreements, rich resources will only increase mcclark al jazeera kathy offered greenland, and can watch nick clark's planet s o s special report from greenland in full, coming up at $830.00 g m t on friday here in algebra. south careers 1st domestically produced rock. it has failed in its mission to put a dummy satellite into orbit and new re rocket travel 700 kilometers above the earth, successfully completing the 1st and 2nd stages of separation. and official say its final stage appeared to shut down early, meaning the payload did not reach the speed needed to orbit a 66000000 your year old dinosaurs skeleton, nicknamed big john her, sold for 6.4 $1000000.00 at auction at 8 liters long. it's the largest triceratops ever discovered. the rains were sold in paris for about 6 times the initial estimate and aspiration in the scowl suggests the dinosaur died in a fight. it is being acquired by an american colle

so rise here and there to be strong to live here in greenland. long ago the viking saw the potential of this part of greenland. and as the ice sheet melts, making more mining sites accessible. interest in greenland rich resorts is will only increase. mcclark al jazeera cassie also greenland and you can watch net clarks full plants as we are a special report from greenland in full on friday. 830 gmc right here on our reserve. now more than a $180.00 people have died in floods across parts of india and to pull the flash. flooding was caused by late monsoon rains and as destroyed homes, crops, and infrastructure. at least 80 aged people have been killed in india, where the northern author con state was hit and enabling the paul at least 99 people have known to have died. another 40 still missing sparking phase. the death toll will rise further. the country's eastern and western regions of been worst hit by days of heavy rain and a plan for a daring rescue of 3 dogs trapped by a volcano in the canary islands is just turned into a mystery. hunt a fly

here and that is the strong to leave here in greenland. long ago the viking saw the potential of this part of greenland. and as the ice sheet melts, making more mining sites accessible. interesting agreements, rich resources will only increase. mcclark al jazeera cassie also greenland. and you can watch net clause full planets as so a special report in greener and from greenland in full on friday at $830.00 gmc right here on our desert. ah. massage there on these are the top stories. protests are taking place in h over is deteriorating security situation and gang violence. demonstrators burnt eyes and block roads, the leader of the haitian gang accuser, kidnapping 16 americans, and one canadian has threatened to kill them. if a ransom is unpaid, manuel or apollo has more from po to prince. that video posted on social media by the gang $400.00 mobile zone, which is the criminal game responsible for the kidnapping. now in that video, that was published on thursday, it appears to be a funeral of one of the members of the or of the criminal or

we are in greenland where the ice sheet is melting at a record rate, raising sea levels around the world. ♪ >> your weather update begins in asia. we are seeing heavy rain across northern areas of vietnam starch to peter out, but we are keeping it in for the south. rain is filling in across central china, moving east. in the days to come come shanghai temperatures are going to go down. the weather maker will sweep into areas of japan by the time we had towards wednesday. already, weather alerts in play. a heavy rainfall advisory for hokkaido and honshu. borneo continues to see the heaviest concentration of rain. jakarta getting up to 30 degrees. down under right now on either side of australia we've got active and severe weather. queensland then new south wales, the bulk pushes toward c. look at purse, wind gusts tuesday up to 85 kilometers per hour. toured new zealand, we have a run of rain for the south island, but look at this. the north island along the eastern cape. temperatures here well above average. we've got gives been in for a hive 23 degrees. often 19. wellington looking ni

first to the islands, , then to iceland and greenland and finally by the year 1000, leif erickson to the shores of north america. so that's the usual picture with other viking age and the image map of the extraordinary warriors and adventurers is the one that we tend to get in our television series and in novels and other sources, and they kind of look like this. if you don't mind putting up the first slide, max, i would appreciate it. they tend to have an appearance rather like -- have you got it there up at the top? there we go. these are warriors from a chess set, a medieval chess set that was discovered on the isle of lewis. i will be made sometime in the 13th century, a little bit after the height of the viking age, but the figure there you see in this ivory chess set, i didn't know by the way thanks to dna evidence, ivory was made from ivory tusks from greenland, from the viking settlement there. but we see that they do their, the man, the warrior biting his shield. kind of an extraordinary, ferocious warriors who came in to come into prominence in norse legend and saga. there

vis-c-vis the atlantic ocean, first to the islands and then to iceland and greenland and finally by the year 1000, lake erickson to the shores of north america. so that's the usual picture we have of the viking age and the age that we have these extraordinary warriors and adventurers is the one that we tend to get in our television series and novels and other sources.and they kind of look like this. you don't mind playing the first slide, i'd appreciate. they tend to have an appearance rather like you got the top? there we go. these are warriors from a chess set, medieval chestset discovered on the isle of lewis . probably made some time in the 15th century, little bit after the height of the 18th. but the figures there you see in this ivory chest set, i didn't even know by the way thanks to dna evidence was made from ivory tusks from greenland. from the viking settlement there. but we see that figure there, as the warrior biting his shield. he's usually end up a fight as being a deserter, the kind of extraordinary ferocious warriors who came into prominence in norse legend. they were r

. >> scientists in greenland getting excited about a rock they say could be a key component in stopping climate change. >>> students rising above advisers and scholars work closely together. we are meet ever wonder how san francisco became the greenest big city in america? just ask the employee owners of recology. we built the recycling system from the ground up, helping san francisco become the first city in the country to have a universal recycling and composting program for residents and businesses. but it all starts with you. s ep maka differen toge. >>> welcome back. a live look at wall street on this friday afternoon, dow is up more than 360 points. president biden and former president obama joining forces for the environment. obama's team says he will travel next month for a un summit. he's expected to talk about progress in the last years and highlight leadership of young people. he along with 13 cabinet members and senior officials will be in attendance. >>> miners and investors in greenland excited about rocks they found similar to prop back from apollo missions to the moon. w

. >> sreenivasan: finally tonight, could mining a rock found in remote greenland help curb climate change? past pristine fjords and glacier-covered mountains, a mining company is hoping that this patch of southwestern greenland could be a key to producing industrial material like fiberglass and aluminum in a much more environmentally- friendly way. ( explosion ) they are searching for anorthosite. >> this rock is created at great depth. generally, it's an ordinary rock, but the chemistry here is unique. it is created in the early days of the formation of our world. >> sreenivasan: geologist anders norby-lie has been exploring anorthosite here for almost a decade. while it's found all over the world, he says the rocks here are more pure, and can be turned into aluminum with less waste and with less energy, compared with bauxite ore, which is the primary sour of aluminum now. the mine being developed here is still a few years from being fully operational, but the newly-elected government in greenland is hoping that anorthosite can be part of a plan to position this mineral-rich island as en