A Russian village is being overrun by polar bears; this is not normal Some 60 polar bears are loitering near Ryrkaipy in Chukotka Russia, a new occurrence which is prompting some to suggest permanent evacuation. By Melissa Breyer in Animals December 9, 2019
Russia launches floating nuclear reactor What could possibly go wrong? By Lloyd Alter in Energy Policy August 22, 2019
Big cruise ships in the Arctic are a bad idea An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world. By Katherine Martinko in Travel August 15, 2019
The Arctic coastline is falling into the sea In 40 days over the summer, the coast had retreated by 14.5 meters, sometimes more than a meter a day. By Melissa Breyer in Climate Change June 7, 2019
Norway's extreme reindeer are eating seaweed to cope with climate change Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed. By Melissa Breyer in Animals April 25, 2019
Best way to cut Arctic "black carbon"? Stop burning fossil fuels 70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning. By Sami Grover in Climate Change March 19, 2019
The methane 'time bomb': A sobering look Does this look like 'alarmism' to you? By Sami Grover in Climate Change February 1, 2019
Video shows stunning loss of oldest Arctic sea ice in last 30 years A new NOAA report reveals we've lost 95% of the Arctic's oldest, thickest sea ice. Here's what that looks like. By Melissa Breyer in Climate Change December 12, 2018
See what polar bears are up to right now There's a new polar bear live cam in town ... By Ilana Strauss in Animals October 25, 2018
International agreement bans commercial fishing in the Arctic As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem. By Melissa Breyer in Environmental Policy October 3, 2018
The Arctic is becoming lush, and that's a problem Scientists discovered that plants in the Arctic are growing twice the height. By Ilana Strauss in Climate Change October 1, 2018
NASA launching a new ice monitoring tool that can identify changes the width of a pencil The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology August 28, 2018
Maersk to send first container ship through the Northeast Passage They call it a "one-off" but it is the shape of things to come. By Lloyd Alter in Climate Change August 22, 2018
Mystery holes in sea ice are stumping NASA scientists NASA's monthly Puzzler is meant to puzzle readers; this one has the experts puzzled as well. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences April 23, 2018
Greenland shark may be the longest living vertebrate at 512 years old (Video) A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals. By Kimberley Mok in Animals January 23, 2018
Polar Permaculture grows fresh food in one of the coldest, darkest regions on Earth (Video) Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic. By Kimberley Mok in Sustainable Agriculture December 21, 2017
Arctic foxes are 'ecosystem engineers' who grow beautiful gardens Researchers discover how Arctic foxes modify their dens to make the surrounding land more fertile. By Kimberley Mok in Animals December 19, 2017
Arctic winters are getting warmer A rise in Arctic storms has more than doubled the number of winter warming events, which could greatly impede ice growth. By Max Carol in Climate Change July 14, 2017