this week environmental news (20/03/2022)

The month of March is particularly warm in Antarctica, multiple meteorological stations broke a record in terms of temperature for the month. -17.7°C were recorded in the Russian Vostok weather station. Much higher in comparison to the latest record (-32.7°C). (the guardians)

The fourth round of negotiations for the writing of a binding treaty for the protection of the open ocean failed to reach a deal yesterday. According to Rena Lee president of the conference "We have not come to the end of our work," announcing an extension on the negotiation rounds. (phys)

The Australian Great barrier reef is dying. A report by the great barrier reef marine authority observed widespread and severe coral bleaching due to ocean warming and acidification since 2016. (ENN)

The New president of Chile signed the UN Escazu environmental treaty.

This agreement aims to protect the right of each person for present and future generations. It seeks to develop access to environmental information and let the public take part in the decision-making process (BBC)

Pollen season in the US may begin 40 days earlier.

Caused by global warming affecting the flowering of plants, this shift in flowering time can lead to change in invertebrates pollinator cycles and more broadly the entire food chain plants being at its bottom. (the times)

War in Ukraine has been shown to affect the environment of the country.

Air, water and soils are being polluted by the destruction of infrastructures. Ukrainian authorities fear damages over areas of conservation affecting flora and wildlife. in Vasylkiv district of the Kyiv region, a missile strike hit an oil depot sparking a fire that kicked out toxic fumes causing air pollution in residential areas. (independent)