Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

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Hidden and Odd Facts About the Arctic in May 2024

Since a certain “sceptic” has recently been comparing 2024 sea ice facts extent to “20 years ago”, here’s the current JAXA/ViSHOP extent graph of selected years.

Foxes are better and specially adapted for diving into snow

Red foxes and Arctic foxes dive headfirst into snow at up to 4 metres per second to catch small rodents

Erosion Predictions for the New Arctic Infrastructure

Arctic riverbanks, traditionally stabilized by permafrost, confront increasing vulnerability due to thawing conditions.

The Arctic Institute is searching for New Contributors

The production of knowledge in and about the Arctic is inherently contested.

First death from bird flu in Arctic Islands

A walrus in Norway’s Arctic islands has succumbed to bird flu.

New Fact Checks for Septic Arctic Sea Ice

The sea ice varies from day to day and from year to year.

Close Affiliations to the New Fossil Fuel Industry?

As climate change is accepted as happening, you do not need a “denier” to balance the ‘fossil’ debate.

Arctic Drilling Plan of Shell Now Faces Legal Iceberg

Shell just can’t resist the urge to poke the Arctic bear.

Chris Martz Should’ve Gone To The New Project

As you can see, Chris also invokes the age old canard of the “Mark Serreze Arctic sea ice death spiral”.