Tag: arctic
The Arctic seafloor is collapsing into sinkholes; thawing permafrost seems to be the cause
For once, human activity seems not to be the main cause -- but we need more data to make sure.
UN confirms scorching new temperature record in the Arctic
The region is experiencing “cascadic disruptions” due to climate change.
Ancient hyenas hunted in the Arctic millions of years ago
As if hyenas weren't scary enough.
Shrinking sea ice is threatening polar bears and narwhals, study shows
Because of climate change, they need to spend much more energy to find food.
The Arctic is packed with microplastics, and a lot of them are polyester fibers
They may be tiny, but there's strength in numbers.
No pandemic break for the Arctic, as climate change continues to kick in
2020 ends with higher temperatures and less sea ice
The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October
This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.
Melting caused by global warming creates more melt and it’s a dangerous vicious cycle
Less ice means more melt which means less ice.
Pollution is impairing the growth of trees in Siberia and the Arctic
That can't be good.
Arctic ice shrinks to second lowest level on record
The Arctic won't be the same by the time our grandchildren see it.
Global warming is pushing the Arctic into a new climate
It's already one of the regions in the world most affected by climate change.
Perfectly preserved Ice Age ‘cave bear’ remains found in New Siberian Islands
A warmer world could lead to more discoveries in the near future
Trump approves plan to open oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
This pristine landscape could be irrevocably damaged by an industry we're trying to move away from.
These Canadian ice caps were estimated to melt by 2022 — they’re already gone
Its a sign we'd better not ignore.
The Arctic Ocean is blooming with algae as the ice sheet melts
This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.
The Arctic sees record heatwave amid forest fires. What does it mean for the world?
It could have consequences for the entire planet.
The largest ozone hole over the Arctic ever recorded is now plugged
This is good news and it has nothing to do with COVID-19 or human activity for that matter.
The Arctic’s oldest and thickest ice is disappearing fast
The last bastion of ice in the Arctic is not that stable after all.
As glaciers melt, new islands are discovered in the Arctic
Russian navy finds five new islands previously hidden by glaciers