Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Arctic

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.

Inverse

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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Glasgow Live

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

Daily Record

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Conversation

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 Record

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

Daily Mirror

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Chronicle Live

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

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

Reuters

Climate change thaws world's northernmost research station

At the world's northernmost year-round research station, scientists are racing to understand how the fastest-warming place on Earth is changing – and what those changes may mean for the planet's future.

Reuters

China ramps up construction on new Antarctic station – report

China is increasing its Antarctic footprint according to new satellite imagery collected by a Washington-based think tank that shows construction has resumed for the first time since 2018 on the country's fifth station in the southern polar region.

The Guardian - UK

Arctic adventure: kayaking in Viking country

Paddling is the best way to enjoy the sawtooth peaks, white coral beaches, rosy red fishers’ cabins and extraordinary light in Norway’s Lofoten Islands

The Conversation

Analyzing the fat of killer whales reveals what they eat

Scientists are studying the diets of the oceans’ top predators as they change in response to their environments. This is because how much and what they eat can affect how ecosystems function.

Radio France Internationale

Race against time for scientists drilling to save the memory of Arctic ice

A team of European scientists camped in the Arctic this week started drilling to extract samples of ancient ice before they’re melted away by climate change.

Al Jazeera

Canadian Arctic Snow School hopes to boost climate fight

Researchers hope first-ever ‘Arctic Snow School’ in Nunavut will bolster cooperation, understanding of changing region.

1 … 43 44 45 46

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Army Corps of Engineers

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.