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Polar vortex could bring deadly winter storms and coldest weather in more than a decade to US

An expanding polar vortex is expected to lower temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., with the potential for record-breaking cold in January.

LiveScience

In the Arctic, planting more trees actually makes the world warmer

Across much of the world, planting more trees means more carbon is stored, and global warming is reduced. That’s the thinking behind recent proposals to plant more trees in Alaska, Greenland and Iceland.

The Conversation

Why we need to transform the Arctic Ocean into a North Pole marine reserve

At the most northerly tip of the UK, looking north from the island of Muckle Flugga, Shetland, the cold wind whips up the sea and gannets dive.

The Conversation

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Lake-Effect Snow, Record Cold: US Faces Harsh Winter Weekend Ahead

Much of the U.S. is facing dropping temperatures brought about by Arctic air blast.

International Business Times

'Ambitious climate action is more urgent than ever:' 3 Climate records broken in 2024

2024 has been another challenging year for Earth's climate, marked by record temperatures, extreme weather events, and urgent warnings from scientists about the accelerating pace of global warming.

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Writing long reads for The Conversation can be ‘instrumental’ in developing research – Insights story updates

Each story for Insights, The Conversation’s longform investigative series, typically takes months to produce, building on years of academic research. And of course, these deep-dive investigations don’t just stop when the story is published.

The Conversation

Former Trump adviser finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover

Robert O’Brien eyes opening Arctic waterways as way to ‘cut down’ on use of Panama Canal

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5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, and more

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Gladiator II,' 'Nightbitch,' 'The Arctic Convoy,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?

Rising temperatures are pushing these Arctic mammals ever farther into Greenland’s north. But eventually there will be nowhere left for them to go

The Guardian - UK

Russian hosting firm RUVDS takes server tech to the South Pole for high-speed data tests in extreme conditions

Exploring high-speed data at the world’s coldest frontier, RUVDS aims for Antarctic breakthrough after North Pole test.

TechRadar

Greenland prime minister balks at Trump’s renewed play for territory: ‘We are not for sale’

The leader of Greenland has flat-out rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s renewed interest in purchasing the massive Arctic island from Denmark, insisting that the territory is not on the market.

The Independent UK

Arctic tundra changes are a dire warning for us all

Letter: Prof Phoebe Barnard and Liliana Karesh say we are at a crossroads of humanity, and governments around the work need to draft new constitutions to navigate the future more wisely

The Guardian - UK

'Rising temperatures melted corpses out of the Antarctic permafrost': The rise of one of Earth's most iconic trees in an uncertain world

As the Atlantic grew wider, the ancestral population of all of today's oaks may have been straddling the continents of the Northern Hemisphere. If so, the ancestor of the oaks we know today was a widespread population that was cleaved in half as North America inched westward.

LiveScience

Climate change wreaked havoc in 2024

Soaring temperatures are translating into more powerful freak storms and wild fires, an ominous trend for humanity

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Earth from space: Antarctica's 'Deception Island' is one of the only places on Earth where you can sail into an active volcano

A 2018 satellite photo shows the aptly named Deception Island, which was formed by a massive eruption 4,000 years ago and remains volcanically active today.

Inverse

The 2024 Arctic Report Card Outlines Numerous, Shocking Planetary Trends

Flooding, thawing tundra, ice loss, and wildfires abound — and it’s all happening in the Arctic.

The Conversation

New data from ‘the last ice area’ may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic

Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study the high latitudes of the Arctic Ocean.

The Conversation

Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

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US Travel Advisory: Arctic storm causes delays, cancellations, and hazardous roads in New York, Boston, and DC

If you are planning to visit the US this winter holidays, or are in the US and are planning a trip across the country, it is advisable to check the weather conditions before you start your trip. As per recent reports, a powerful Arctic storm is currently leaving several travellers…

The Independent UK

The Arctic is changing. And not for the better, scientists say

Researchers say the tundra’s changes are driven by thawing permafrost and emissions from wildfires

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“Come Get Groceries With Us In The Arctic”: TikToker Shares Insane Grocery Costs In Inuvik, Canada

Woman shares the cost of groceries in the Arctic and people can't believe how insanely expensive it actually is! The post “Come Get Groceries With Us In The Arctic”: TikToker Shares Insane Grocery Costs In Inuvik, Canada first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

Sink To Source: Arctic Is Now Emitting More Carbon Than It Absorbs

After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says

Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900

The Conversation

Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more

The Arctic can feel like a far-off place, disconnected from daily life if you aren’t one of the 4 million people who live there. Yet, the changes underway in the Arctic as temperatures rise can profoundly affect lives around the world.

The Independent UK

My epic Antarctica voyage ended in angry protests – but I loved every minute of this beautiful adventure

With sea storms and an unfixable ship, things did not go according to plan on SH Diana’s trip to the world’s southernmost continent, but Mark Stratton recounts how the cruise still ended up being a magnificent odyssey

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