ARCTIC
The Ground Is Literally Exploding Due to Climate Change in Siberia, and It’s Going to Get Worse
“It is a pure stroke of luck” that none of the explosions and their giant craters have "caused loss of life or infrastructure damage,” said one scientist.
Scientists Discovered a New Arctic Warning Signal for Catastrophic Winter Weather
Extreme cold spells like the one that devastated Texas in February are preceded by an obscure Arctic phenomenon that can be a warning signal, according to a new study.
Scientists Traced a Wooly Mammoth's Lifetime Journey, and It's Astonishing
Researchers found the mammoth walked a distance equal to nearly twice the circumference of Earth using isotopes of strontium and oxygen.
What the Pandemic Felt Like From an Icebreaker Trapped in the Arctic
The largest Arctic expedition in history, MOSAiC, struggled with the logistical challenges of COVID-19—but as the pandemic raged, members were able to live a normal ‘fantasyland’ life.
'Zombie' Fires Threatening the Arctic Are Getting Worse, Study Finds
Wildfires that smolder underground over the winter only to re-emerge have been on the rise in recent decades, scientists say.
Scientists in the Arctic's 'Ice Factory' Found a Worrying Sign of Climate Change
For 40 days last fall, an expedition collected samples that confirm the thaw of the Arctic’s mysterious subsea permafrost.
Biden Will Rejoin Paris Accord and Halt Arctic Drilling on First Day in Office
The new president plans to sign “a historic number of actions” on day one of his presidency, including canceling the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
What It’s Like To Live in Perpetual Darkness
A film crew visited the northernmost settlements in the world, documenting life in one of the most extreme places on earth.
Photos of the Freezing Town Where Winter Lasts Nine Months
Belgian photographer Hanne Van Assche set out to document life in Udachny, which translates as "happy".
Trump Is Trying to Lease Arctic Land for Drilling Before Biden Takes Over
No company has ever drilled in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which is the country’s largest wildlife refuge.
Arctic Sea Ice Isn't Freezing In October for the First Time on Record
The Laptev Sea in Siberia is normally an "ice factory," but hasn't frozen yet in October for the first time on record—a dire warning of the effects of climate change.
Scientists Trapped In Ice for Past Year Return With a Dire Warning
Markus Rex, an atmospheric scientist at Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, warned that the trip revealed a “dying" Arctic ocean.