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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

Salon

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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.

LiveScience

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

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.

The Conversation

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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

“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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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'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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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

'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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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