Arctic
Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls for help
At least 11 wildfires are raging inside the Arctic Circle as the hot, dry summer turns an abnormally wide area of Europe into a tinderbox. … Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls for helpRead more
Extreme event in Arctic
The extreme event continues to unfold in the high #Arctic today in response to a surge of moisture and “warmth” 2018 is well exceeding previous … Extreme event in ArcticRead more
Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea ice
Scientists have found a record amount of plastic trapped in Arctic sea ice, raising concern about the impact on marine life and human health. Up … Record levels of plastic discovered in Arctic sea iceRead more
The fast-melting Arctic is already messing with the ocean’s circulation
Scientists studying a remote and icy stretch of the North Atlantic have found new evidence that fresh water, likely melted from Greenland or Arctic sea … The fast-melting Arctic is already messing with the ocean’s circulationRead more
North Pole surges above freezing in the dead of winter
Temperatures may have soared as high as 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) at the pole, according to the U.S. Global Forecast System model. Temperatures … North Pole surges above freezing in the dead of winterRead more
Mercury from Industrialized Nations Is Polluting the Arctic
Industrialized and developing nations emit about 2,000 tons of mercury into the atmosphere every year. Globally, the largest sources include emissions from small-scale and artisanal … Mercury from Industrialized Nations Is Polluting the ArcticRead more
The threats of seismic testing and drilling for oil in the Arctic
Professor Chris Williams and actress Emma Thompson discuss the threats of seismic testing and drilling for oil in the Arctic – from aboard a Greenpeace … The threats of seismic testing and drilling for oil in the ArcticRead more