fungi in Alaska begin to adapt to high temperatures, speeding up their metabolism, growing and reproducing at a faster pace. Global warming is increasing with … Mushrooms contribute to global warmingRead more
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Piano performance next to a crumbling glacier
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7,000 underground gas bubbles poised to ‘explode’ in Arctic
Scientists have discovered as many as 7,000 gas-filled ‘bubbles’ expected to explode in Actic regions of Siberia after an exercise involving field expeditions and satellite … 7,000 underground gas bubbles poised to ‘explode’ in ArcticRead more
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Black carbon sources in the Russian Arctic
According to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 35% of black carbon in the Russian Arctic originates … Black carbon sources in the Russian ArcticRead more
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Temperatures Are Soaring at the North Pole
For the second year in a row, the Arctic is facing a late December heat wave (at least by Arctic winter standards). Temperatures are forecast … Temperatures Are Soaring at the North PoleRead more
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Here’s How Much CO2 Will Make the Arctic Ice-Free
For every round-trip transatlantic flight or just two months of a home’s electricity use, 30 square feet of Arctic sea ice is lost, according to … Here’s How Much CO2 Will Make the Arctic Ice-FreeRead more
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Polar Sea Ice the Size of India Reportedly Vanishes in Record Heat
Sea ice off Antarctica and in the Arctic is at record lows for this time of year after declining by twice the size of Alaska … Polar Sea Ice the Size of India Reportedly Vanishes in Record HeatRead more
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Piecing together the Arctic’s sea ice history back to 1850
Sea ice cover in the Arctic has undergone a widely reported decline in recent decades. The decrease has been greatest during summer, with sea ice … Piecing together the Arctic’s sea ice history back to 1850Read more
