ARCTIC
Glaciers
Melting Glaciers Could Unleash Nuclear Fallout Trapped Within the Ice
An international research project found that high concentrations of radioactive material in glaciers around the world could be exposed due to climate change.
Sarah Emerson
3 days ago
climate change
Catastrophic Temperature Rise In the Arctic Is 'Locked In,' UN Report Says
“What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic.”
Sarah Emerson
3.14.19
polar bears
Dozens of Polar Bears Overtake Russian Island and Cause State of Emergency
"Daily life is in turmoil."
Sarah Emerson
2.11.19
Magnetic North
What Happens if the Magnetic North Pole Keeps Rushing Toward Siberia?
On Monday, the World Magnetic Model was updated to account for the north pole’s eccentric behavior, after a delay caused by the US federal shutdown.
Becky Ferreira
2.5.19
climate change
Climate Change Is Revealing Arctic Landscapes Not Seen For 40,000 Years
A new study of Baffin Island's glaciers suggests that modern temperatures represent the warmest century in 115,000 years.
Sarah Emerson
1.28.19
climate change
Scientists Used Satellites to Spot Arctic Methane From Space
An experimental technique for measuring potent methane emissions in the Arctic proved successful.
Sarah Emerson
12.13.18
permafrost
Arctic Towns, Railways, and Pipelines At Risk of Permafrost Thaw Damage
About 45 percent of globally important oil and gas fields in the Russian Arctic are located in zones made hazardous by permafrost melt, scientists said.
Becky Ferreira
12.11.18
Space
Scientists Want to Monitor Space Debris from Warming Russian Arctic
A MIPT team is building prototype observatories over the coming weeks in Amderma, Nenets Autonomous Region.
Becky Ferreira
11.19.18
ozone
Ozone Recovery Continues, But Suspected Emissions From China Slows Progress
The Montreal Protocol of 1987 continues to be a success story about international environmental cooperation.
Becky Ferreira
11.5.18
quantum radar
A ‘Quantum Radar’ System Will Watch for Stealth Aircraft and Missiles in the Arctic
Canada is investing $2.7 million to develop quantum radar technology.
Kate Lunau
4.12.18
camp century
A Top-Secret US Military Base Will Melt Out of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Planners thought it would stay buried in ice forever.
Kate Lunau
2.20.18
cold enough for ya?
Freezing Your Ass Off Is Also a Symptom of Climate Change
The connection between a melting Arctic and frigid temperatures on the East Coast.
Stephen Leahy
1.4.18
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