A team of scientists had to abandon an expedition through Hudson Bay because of hazardous ice conditions off the coast of Newfoundland caused by climate change. It's part of a $17-million, four-year project led by the University of Manitoba that looks at both the effects of climate change as well as public health in remote communities. "Very severe ice conditions." - David Barber, climate scientistTypically when people think about climate change they think about thinning ice, but Barber points out the warming action also loosens ice and broken icebergs can travel long distances on ocean currents. Barber said the experience off Newfoundland's coast provides a valuable lesson about climate change to the Canadian government.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2017 20:08 UTC