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Earth from space: Massive blue 'melt pond' in Arctic glacier is an eerie sign of things to come

A 2014 photo shows a massive, iceberg-littered pool of vibrant blue meltwater sitting alone on top of a glacier in Alaska. Similar "melt ponds" are becoming increasingly common in the Arctic due to climate change and are further accelerating the rate of ice loss across the region.

LiveScience

Polar bears are back in Britain. But should they really be living here?

In 2000, only one of these Arctic beasts was resident in the UK. Now there are 16. Is there any benefit to captivity for this climate-ravaged species?

The Guardian - UK

Commercial whaling and climate change are inhibiting evolutionary change in Arctic whales

Bowhead whales are the longest-lived mammals on Earth with some able to live hundreds of years. What’s more, Inuit hunters have observed these whales breaking ice over half a metre thick – ice strong enough to support a fully-loaded semi truck.

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From Gaza to Chad, seeds find refuge in Arctic 'doomsday' vault

An Arctic seed vault designed to safeguard the world's plant diversity has received thousands of new samples, marking the largest number of depositors since 2020. The latest deposits, including Palestinian seeds, come amid growing concerns over conflict and climate change threatening food security.

Radio France Internationale

Ministers urged to cut ties with P&O Ferries owner over links to Russia

The government is facing calls to cease trading with DP World because of its partnership with Putin’s northern sea route

The Guardian - UK

Polar bears are getting horrific injuries and huge 'ice balls' on their paws because of climate change, researchers say

Population assessments have revealed that polar bears in Greenland are suffering from crippling wounds on their paws due to wet snow that gets stuck to the pads and freezes into blocks.

LiveScience

Fool's Gold is driving a new accelerating climate feedback loop in Canada

A hut sits at an altidue of 1,800 meters near the Mackenzie Mountains in Yukon, Canada.

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The Whitby Rebels review – true-life tale of madcap mission to the Arctic

Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughAn unlikely crew, including a vicar and two pensioners, sail a dodgy ship on a voyage to honour an explorer. But the sitcom setup fails to deliver much comedy or sense of quest

The Guardian - UK

The Canadian Arctic shows how understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision

Embrace change, they say, or become a casualty. This adage weighed heavily on my mind during my latest research trip to the Arctic. Repeatedly, I found myself clutching the .303 calibre rifle over my shoulder — a piece of equipment I once considered unnecessary.

The Conversation

Will Antarctica one day be green?

New research indicates Antarctica’s melting ice is allowing plants to thrive, an ominous shift for the continent

Salon

Earth from space: 4 near-identical glaciers spark new life in Arctic island's 'polar desert'

This 2012 satellite photo shows a quartet of near-identical glaciers on Canada's Ellesmere Island. The ice masses help to spark life in the otherwise barren Arctic environment.

LiveScience

This underrated dark thriller on Netflix is the perfect series to binge-watch during spooky season

Feel the chills of the season with the Arctic dread of AMC's 'The Terror' on Netflix.

Tom’s Guide

Ice loss and plant growth mark new era for warming Antarctica

Antarctica is undergoing dramatic changes as sea ice hits its lowest winter levels on record and plant life rapidly expands on the back of rising temperatures.

Radio France Internationale

UK heading for frosty weekend, with parts of Scotland well below zero

Arctic air is on the way but southern England will be relatively unscathed as temperatures up to 16C are forecast

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36 Years Later, the Grossest '80s Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

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Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats

Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades

LiveScience

Medieval walrus ivory may reveal trade between Norse and Indigenous Americans hundreds of years before Columbus, study finds

The Thule Inuit people and Norse both hunted walrus in the High Arctic in the 13th century, according to a new study.

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Senate To Vote On Arctic Ambassador With Foreign Ties

Controversy surrounds Michael Sfraga's nomination as special ambassador to the Arctic due to undisclosed ties with Russia and China.

The Independent UK

In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble.

In the gateway to the Arctic, fat and sea ice are crucial, intertwined and dwindling

LiveScience

Earth from space: Iconic 'Star Trek' symbol shines brightly in sea of muddy Arctic sea ice

A 2012 satellite photo captured a patch of snow-covered sea ice with an uncannily similar shape to badges pinned on the uniforms of Starfleet officers in the "Star Trek" franchise.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 129 —Back From Mars!

On Episode 129 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Pascal Lee about his Mars Simulation Base in the Arctic.

The Conversation

What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?

Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day.

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