Next icy era may be on hold

Researchers blame rise in carbon emissions for missing glaciation

layer sediment

CLIMATE CONTROL  Studies of sediment layers in an ancient Italian lake suggest that carbon emissions from human activities may be delaying the start of Earth’s next glaciation. Volcanic ash forms the darker bands in the rock, which researchers used to date an ancient warm period.

Biagio Giaccio

The next big chill may be overdue.