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President-elect Donald Trump has drawn ire over his recent comments about the U.S. controlling Greenland in a bid for easier Arctic access.

Jonny Huntington completes historic Antarctic journey without the use of his left foot

Learn about the polar vortex and its connection to climate change causing frigid temperatures in the U.S.

Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit that is expected to provoke teeth-chattering but not be record-shattering

Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In Africa, falcons are found across many habitats. Several species are unique to the continent, including the endangered Taita falcon, which nests on high cliffs, and the greater kestrel, which…

In today’s newsletter: Widespread flooding, snow and power outages have left thousands of households and travellers facing the aftermath of a cold snap – with more disruption to come

An Arctic blast hitting the central and eastern U.S. in early January 2025 is creating fiercely cold conditions in many places. Parts of North Dakota dipped to more than 20 degrees below zero, and people as far south as Texas woke up on Jan. 6 to temperatures in the teens.…

The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.

Bristol Airport suspends operations and public told to expect stranded vehicles on the roads, plus delayed or cancelled rail travel