Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Analysis

Sizable carbon emissions from Arctic permafrost

Wildfire emissions from biomass burning over the diverse range of permafrost regions and their share in global wildfire emissions have not been revealed.

Unexpected metal mobilization from thawing permafrost to unique aquatic ecosystems

Here, we present an emergent threat from metal to Arctic watersheds based on observations from 75 streams in Alaska’s Brooks Range that recently turned orange.

The Global South in the Daring Arctic North

A group people in the Inuit city of Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian Arctic territory of Nunavut, rallied and called for a ceasefire.

Western Arctic leads the way on unusual springtime decline

April sea ice loss in the Arctic proceeded at a near-average rate overall, with the majority of ice losses in the Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk.

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.

Erosion Predictions for the New Arctic Infrastructure

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

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”.

Interesting Facts About the Arctic in April 2024

Starting this month with a look at assorted volume/thickness data.

Arctic sea ice: Good Walking on Sunshine

A new study highlights the uncertainty as to when a seasonally ice-free Arctic Ocean can be expected.