A change is afoot
After declining at a near-average pace for much of the summer, Arctic sea ice loss accelerated during early August.
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
At month’s end, ice concentrations were low north of the Laptev Sea; however, the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage retained considerable ice.
The Information War with the Fossil Fuel Industry
Here’s a few minutes old Xweet from my now ex Member of the European Parliament, Molly Scott Cato.
‘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…
Facts About the Arctic in August 2023
We have grandchildren visiting this week, so it seems prudent to get the new open thread started a day early, and before they wake up!