Tag: Arctic - Page 2
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3 reasons why drilling for oil in the Arctic is a really bad idea
If the Obama Administration is serious about addressing climate disruption, halting all oil leasing and drilling in the Arctic Ocean is the place to start.
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Arctic temps reach highest levels In 44,000 years
A new study published in at the journal Geophysical Researcher Letters by researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder found that Canadian arctic temperatures have reached their highest levels in 44,000 years and perhaps the highest in 120,000 years
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Yeti robot scans polar ice to warn researchers of dangerous crevasses
The autonomous robot allows scientists to more safely study polar enviroments and also collects valuable information on ice conditions for climate research.
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Greenpeace protests Shell's Arctic drilling with bear suits and break-in
Polar bears re-brand a Shell refinery in Denmark.
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Greenpeace disrupts Grand Prix with remote control banners, climbers, paragliders
Two weeks before the race, they snuck in some DIY remote control banners. When the winners took to the podium, they activated them.
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Natural Gas: 6 to 12 percent of the methane produced is leaking, study finds
A new study in Geophysical Research Letters finds that on average, 6 to 12 percent of the methane produced is leaking.
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How polar bears became a symbol for climate change
Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley interviewed Jon Mooallem on how the polar bear became a symbol for climate change, but ultimately lost its power:
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The North Pole is now the North Pool [UPDATED]
There is currently a lake at the North Pole. It's a small lake, but it's still a lake. What does it all mean? Faster delivery is one thing.
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NASA GROVER solar-powered robot covers harsh Greenland terrain
The autonomous robot has passed its first test in collecting and analyzing ice sheet data.
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Profiles of the Arctic expedition
It's important for scientists to study our planet and its ecosystems, but it's also important for what they're doing and why they're doing it to be understood by non-scientists.
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Magical North: Beautiful timelapse from Sweden and Norway's Arctic Circle (video)
Once in a while, it's good to take some time to just appreciate the beauty of our planet. Here's your Earth appreciation moment!
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BBC Documentary film-maker could be sued by Norway for 'disturbing polar bears'
Jason Roberts, a documentary film-maker, could be sued for £5,700 by Norwegian officials for 'disturbing polar bears' during the shoot of a recent BBC documentary.
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Stunning photography of To The Arctic book and film
The work of photographer Florian Schulz is complied in an IMAX film and companion book. We highlight some of the best of his images.
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Protecting the Arctic from Climate Disruption
Scientist George Divoky explains why Arctic changes due to climate disruption must be taken seriously.
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Shell Arctic Oil Spill Clean Up Gear "Crushed Like a Beer Can" in Tests
More detail has emerged of what happened during tests of Shell's oil spill containment dome last June. It doesn't bode well.
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The Beauty of "Chasing Ice" and The Importance of Climate Action
The beauty of the new documentary "Chasing Ice."
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Arctic Spring Snowmelt Increasing Profoundly in Recent Years
New research snows that the Arctic snow is melting more quickly each year than ice.
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Arctic Sea Ice in Free Fall
Comparing recent melt seasons with historical records spanning more than 1,400 years shows summer Arctic sea ice in free fall
