Tag #Ice Caps

What are the key factors that led to the formation of polar ice caps, and how do these factors challenge conventional views on climate change?

A new study by the University of Leeds suggests that ice caps at the Earth's poles are an anomaly, not the norm. The researchers modeled the planet's climate for hundreds of millions of years, finding Earth thrived without polar ice. This challenges the perception of ice caps as essential, highlighting the impact of factors like volcanic activity, continental distribution, and the carbon cycle on their formation.