A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
As I walked out onto the frozen Arctic water off Utqiagvik, Alaska, for the…
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When ice melts, life melts too: The impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous peoples of the Arctic
This article was originally published by Arctida. Indigenous peoples live in close connection with…
Arctic research should advance more than U.S. national security interests: Commentary
The U.S. Government does not have a good grasp on the federally-funded research needs…
Refreezing the Arctic is costly and dangerous
Researchers warn against geoengineering in the polar regions. An international group of 42 researchers…
Sweden and Finland urge revision of EU’s forestry climate targets
Sweden and Finland could suffer “dire” economic consequences if they are forced to harvest…
A global megadeal would give one of Alaska’s largest mines a new operator
Red Dog mine powers the Northwest Alaska economy, and its future is uncertain. But…
In Lapland, last year’s snow is saved for this year’s tourist. Really. Here’s how
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet,…
From oil spills to sinking cruise ships: Managing emergencies in sub-zero temperatures
In May, Benjamin Strong was appointed chair of an Arctic Council working group called…
Norway steps up Arctic research as sea ice shrinks
As the sea ice slowly disappears, the Norwegian government is allocating an additional one…
