A change is afoot
After declining at a near-average pace for much of the summer, Arctic sea ice loss accelerated during early August. Antarctic sea extent continues to increase but at an unusually slow pace, exacerbating the record low extent levels seen throughout the…
A Call to Cool the Earth
Earth is choked by too much carbon in the atmosphere and running a fever that is only bound to get worse if we fail to restore its balance. Biologist Dr. George Woodwell explains to Host Steve Curwood why soaking up…
The Mat-Su Assembly urges Arctic Winter Games to protect girl’s sports from males who claim to be female
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on July 18 in support of protecting female Arctic Winter Games athletes from biological male competitors who claim they are female. The Mat-Su is hosting the upcoming Games in March of next year, when…
Tourists and Scientists Team Up to Reveal Microplastic Pollution in the Arctic
Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world, with applications in various sectors such as packaging, construction, transportation, and electronics. However, plastic also poses a serious threat to the environment, as it does not biodegrade easily…
Russia’s arms buildup in Barents Sea creating toxic legacy
Indigenous people and experts say Moscow’s military push and increased shipping and mining will destroy Arctic environment
An odd summer
While large parts of the world saw record breaking heat in July, and Antarctic sea ice extent remained at record daily lows as assessed over the satellite record, Arctic sea ice extent for July was only the twelfth lowest in…
‘Man Does Not Live There, But Survives’: An Arctic City Through A Photographer’s Lens
Photographer Aleksandr Kharitonov grew up in the remote Russian mining city of Norilsk, located above the Arctic Circle. His images of its landscapes, remnants of its Soviet past, and the strength of its people — who must endure the hardships…
As climate change transforms the Arctic, Homeland Security must adapt, official says
For the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which has a combination of public safety, emergency response and law-enforcement functions, climate change is creating new challenges for which old responses are no longer adequate, a top department official said on Tuesday….
Russia’s effort to mobilise the Arctic creates environmental concerns
Severomorsk, situated in the Barents Sea, serves as the strategic base for the Russian navy’s Northern Fleet. Notably, since 2014, when Russia initiated its invasion of eastern Ukraine, the port has assumed a pivotal role as the primary administrative centre…