Tag: Arctic

Some 60 polar bears are loitering near Ryrkaipy in Chukotka Russia, a new occurrence which is prompting some to suggest permanent evacuation.

What could possibly go wrong?

An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world.

In 40 days over the summer, the coast had retreated by 14.5 meters, sometimes more than a meter a day.

Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed.

70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning.

Does this look like 'alarmism' to you?

A new NOAA report reveals we've lost 95% of the Arctic's oldest, thickest sea ice. Here's what that looks like.

There's a new polar bear live cam in town ...

As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem.

Scientists discovered that plants in the Arctic are growing twice the height.

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.

They call it a "one-off" but it is the shape of things to come.

NASA's monthly Puzzler is meant to puzzle readers; this one has the experts puzzled as well.

A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals.

Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.

Researchers discover how Arctic foxes modify their dens to make the surrounding land more fertile.

A rise in Arctic storms has more than doubled the number of winter warming events, which could greatly impede ice growth.