Climate change wreaked havoc in 2024 Soaring temperatures are translating into more powerful freak storms and wild fires, an ominous trend for humanity Salon · Dec 19, 2024
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. LiveScience · Dec 17, 2024
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. Inverse · Dec 15, 2024
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 · Dec 15, 2024
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. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024
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 Times of India · Dec 12, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
“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. Bored Panda · Dec 10, 2024
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. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
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 Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024
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 Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic? Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024
'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study finds The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn. Space · Dec 7, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 ‘The Arctic has a kind of magic’: Huw Lewis-Jones’s best phone photo The expedition leader thrives in polar extremes, where he captures sights like this curious bear to fuel his writing when he is back home
The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024 Greenland is getting greener – helped by a mining company and a group of tree enthusiasts As I walked through passport control in Reykjavik en route to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, the border agent asked me the standard question of why I was travelling. “To look at trees,” I answered.
LiveScience · Dec 4, 2024 'Ominous milestone for the planet': Arctic Ocean's 1st ice-free day could be just 3 years away, alarming study finds A polar bear stands on floating sea ice in the Arctic. The bears rely on sea ice to move throughout their hunting grounds.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 An Arctic blast caused havoc for Thanksgiving travel - and it’s back this week Days of deadly lake-effect snow and wintry conditions brought impassable travel conditions and resulted in the deaths of several people
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Nearly all Arctic sea ice could melt by the summer of 2027, scientists warn For the first time, a group of international scientists used climate models to predict when the Arctic might see its first ‘ice-free’ day
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Norway forced to pause plans to mine deep sea in Arctic Small Socialist Left party threatens to block budget if government becomes first to issue licences for deep-sea exploration
Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2024 As Arctic climate warms, even Santa runs short of snow With a month to go until Christmas, Santa Claus is busy preparing, but the warming climate and lack of snow in his Arctic hometown have him worried.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Wintery mix slams U.S. to end holiday weekend - and cold conditions will remain as people return to work A blast of Arctic air brought bitter temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below average to the Northern Plains
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 UK weather: Arctic blast will end unseasonably mild weekend Widespread sub-zero conditions in rural areas forecast from Monday, with high ground in Scotland as low as -12C
Top News · Nov 30, 2024 Arctic Blast Brings Record Snowfall And Freezing Temperatures Arctic air brings frigid temperatures and heavy snow to the eastern US, impacting millions with winter weather alerts and travel disruptions.
Barchart · Nov 29, 2024 Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Forecasts for Colder US Temps January Nymex natural gas (NGF25 ) on Friday closed higher by +0.080 (+2.83%) Jan nat-gas prices Friday recovered from a 1-week low and closed moderately higher on expectations for Arctic air to move into the lower 48 US states, stoking heating demand for nat-gas. On Friday, the Commodity Weather Group...