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Tiny but tenacious: arctic-alpine plants are engineers and warning bells

When most people consider the arctic, or high-altitude mountain landscapes, they think of endless snow, ice and bare rock. But pastel-coloured flowers, sometimes just a few millimetres wide, bloom in these dramatic places too. The miniature flowers not only weather some of the toughest habitats on Earth, but can also…

The Conversation

How Russia might rethink its alliance with China after Putin

For more than three decades, Moscow and Beijing have been incrementally strengthening their partnership. The growing number of potentially conflicting interests, for instance over investment and exploration in the Arctic, have not slowed down cooperation.

The Conversation

Svalbard: the Arctic islands where we can see the future of global heating

The Norwegian archipelago is warming six times faster than the global average, with potentially disastrous results, especially for species such as the polar bear

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Norway takes over presidency of Arctic Council from Russia

Norway has taken over the Arctic Council’s rotating presidency from Russia

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Under the melting ice: the race for the Arctic’s riches

For centuries, the Arctic’s hostile climate has ensured its status as “one of the very few remaining” unspoiled parts of the world, said Ashok Swain in Gulf News (Dubai). However, it’s also one of the planet’s most resource-rich regions, estimated to hold 13% of the world’s oil (some 90 billion…

The Week

Microplastics: we've found startling quantities in the ice algae that are essential for all Arctic marine life

Last summer, we travelled to the remote Arctic Hausgarten observatory area in the eastern Fram Strait (west of Svalbard, Norway) on a research ship. The samples we collected there included ice cores, sea water and ice algae from large packs of floating ice called ice floes. These form 1–2 metre…

The Conversation

These Hardy, Arctic-Dwelling Microbes Can Break Down Plastic with Little Energy

Microbes sourced from the Arctic and Alps could break down plastic at lower temperatures than other tiny organisms.

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Norway takes over Arctic Council leadership from Russia

Norway took over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council from Russia on Thursday, at a time when cooperation between the Western Arctic states and Moscow on the regional polar body is frozen due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Microbes found in Alps can digest plastics at low temperatures

Scientists have discovered microbes in the Arctic and Alps that can digest certain biodegradable plastics at much lower temperatures than previously thought, which could offer a more environmentally friendly way to combat plastic pollution.

The Week

The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’

By invading Ukraine, Russia has triggered a NATO expansion, complicating the security landscape and creating more frontiers

The Hindu

Analysis-Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls

For nearly three decades, the Arctic Council has been a successful example of post-Cold War cooperation.

Reuters

Record low Antarctic sea ice is another alarming sign the ocean's role as climate regulator is changing

A changing climate is upon us, with more frequent land and marine heatwaves, forest fires, atmospheric rivers and floods. For some, it is the backdrop to day-to-day life, but for a growing number of people it is a life-changing reality.

The Conversation

Vagrant, machine or pioneer? How we think about a roving eagle offers insights into human attitudes toward nature

The Steller’s sea eagle is one of the largest and most aggressive raptors in the world. With an 8-foot wingspan and striking white markings, these birds tower over their bald eagle cousins.

The Conversation

Construction of China's fifth base in the Antarctic worries west

For the first time since 2018, China is increasing its Antarctic footprint. A Washington-based think tank says Beijing has resumed construction of its fifth station at the South Pole, worrying western governments.

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Adventurous Lanarkshire grandad raises £50k trekking to the Arctic for diabetes charity

A grandad from Hamilton has taken on a wild journey which involved camping in subzero temperatures in the Arctic Circle in aid of Diabetes UK following his daughters diagnosis.

Daily Record

Thrillseeking Lanarkshire grandad raises £50k globetrotting to the Arctic for diabetes charity

Hamilton carer Brian Thomson camped in subzero temperatures in the Arctic Circle in aid of Diabetes UK following his daughter Hayley's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Bangkok Post

China and Russia sign deal on maritime law enforcement as military build-up intensifies in Arctic

China and Russia have signed an agreement to work together in maritime law enforcement following a meeting that took place in a Russian city inside the Arctic Circle, not far from the border with new Nato member Finland.

The Conversation

Arctic sea ice loss and fierce storms leave Kivalina’s volunteer search and rescue fighting to protect their island from climate disasters

As winds and waves from Typhoon Merbok devastated communities along the coast of Western Alaska in 2022, Reppi Swan Sr.’s phone began to ring at Kivalina, a barrier island 80 miles above the Arctic Circle.

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Daily Record

Scotland set for freezing temperatures and wintry showers as Arctic blast arrives

The weather is set to take a turn for the wintry as temperatures plummet following the arrival of Artic gusts across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Temperatures to plunge in biting Arctic blast with gusts and wintry showers

The UK is set to experience cooler temperatures as Arctic air is due to spread from Scotland down to the south of England

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North East set for return of 'wintry' conditions as cold snap moves in from Scotland

An Arctic blast will move in on Monday night, causing temperatures to fall below average for this time of year according to the latest Met Office forecast

Daily Record

Scotland to freeze in -7C temperatures as spring Arctic blast takes hold

The forecaster has even warned gardeners of a "potentially damaging" bout of frost that is to spread across the UK in unseasonable weather for April.

Manchester Evening News

Met Office warns of 'Arctic air' as UK temperatures set to plunge

Temperatures across the country are set to plummet, according to forecasters

Irish Mirror

Ireland weather whiplash forecast as Met Eireann says Arctic blast to give way to near 20C highs

Met Eireann says a sudden plunge of Arctic air will drop temperatures as low as -2C. However, thermometers are forecast to swing by as much as 20C in a matter of days.

Daily Mirror

Huge wall of rain and snow flurry to halt UK's warm weather burst this weekend

This week's pleasant spring sunshine looks set to be replaced by a new phase of rain, thunder and possible snow in a matter of hours as Arctic winds sweep in to the UK

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