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NATO holds large Arctic exercises in Russia's backyard
Rovaniemi, Finland (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Thousands of NATO soldiers are taking part in large-scale artillery exercises in Finland's Arctic this month, seen by some as a signal to neighbouring Russia over its war on Ukraine. Sounds of cannon fire and rocket artillery echo across the snowy, hilly Lapland landscape as some 3,600 soldiers from the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France and other NATO members conduct live fire drills throughout November. They are part of NATO's largest artillery exercise ever held in Europe, dubb ... read more |
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Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: ministerDushanbe, Tajikistan (AFP) Nov 14, 2024 More than 1,000 glaciers have disappeared in Tajikistan over the last three decades, the Central Asian nation's energy minister said on the sidelines of the COP29 climate conference in Baku. ... more 
U.S., Finland and Canada agree to icebreaker collaboration pactWashington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024 Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters. ... more 
First Antarctic amber discovery opens new window to ancient climateBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Approximately 90 million years ago, Antarctica's climate supported resin-producing trees, marking an unexpected chapter in Earth's geological story. Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AW ... more 
Was Snowball Earth truly a global event? new study provides strongest evidence yetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Geologists have presented compelling evidence indicating that Earth was enveloped in massive glaciers extending to the equator hundreds of millions of years ago, transforming the planet into a giant ... more |
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Greenland seeks to capitalise on 'last-chance tourism'Maniitsoq, Denmark (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists, but its remote location and fragile environment - which make it a unique destination - also pose challenges. ... more 
Austria's Alpine refuges and trails crumble as climate warmsRauris, Austria (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 The historic Zittel hut on top of a snow-capped mountain high in the Austrian Alps has weathered many a storm. ... more 
Large volumes of meltwater found within Greenland Ice Sheet during summerLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 A new study featured in 'Nature' reveals that a considerable amount of meltwater accumulates and is temporarily stored within the Greenland Ice Sheet during the summer months. For the first time, an ... more 
NASA helps find thawing permafrost adds to near-term global warmingPasadena CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 A new study, co-authored by NASA scientists, details where and how greenhouse gases are escaping from the Earth's vast northern permafrost region as the Arctic warms. The frozen soils encircling the ... more 
Slowing ocean currents may slightly ease Arctic warmingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 The Arctic is currently warming at rates three to four times higher than the global average. However, new research indicates that a slower ocean current, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning ... more |
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Paws of polar bears sustaining ice-related injuries in a warming Arctic
Seattle WA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic. While surveying the health of two polar bear populations, researchers found lacerations, hair loss, ice buildup and skin ulcerations primarily affecting the feet of adult bears as well as other parts of the body. Two bears had ice blocks up to 1 foot (30 centimeters) in diameter stuck to their foot pads, which caused deep, bleeding ... read more 
New ice core research unveils climate tipping points from the last Ice AgeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024 A shifting climate that causes abrupt changes in ocean circulation has been a critical factor in plunging Earth into sudden Ice Ages, according to new research. This phenomenon occurred multiple tim ... more |
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A blueprint for mapping melting ice sheetsStanford CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024 Researchers in the Stanford Radio Glaciology lab use radio waves to understand rapidly changing ice sheets and their contributions to global sea-level rise. This technique has revealed groundwater b ... more
Rapid industrial growth impacting Arctic ecosystemsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 22, 2024 The Arctic is experiencing severe climate change, with temperatures rising approximately 3C since 1979 - nearly four times faster than the global average. This region, known for its sensitive ecosys ... more
New Arctic Databases Highlight Indigenous Knowledge and Climate ChangeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 A new initiative has launched Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Event Databases, offering a unique compilation of Arctic environmental observations and traditional knowledge. These databases provide ins ... more 
Scientists predict rising CO2 emissions from Arctic rocks due to global warmingLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Researchers from the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences have found that rising temperatures in the Canadian Arctic will increase the rate of rock weathering, releasing more CO2 into ... more 
Ecuador's last mountain iceman dies at 80Quito (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Ecuador's last mountain ice harvester, Baltazar Ushca, who spent over half a century climbing the country's highest summit to extract ice at the top, died Friday at the age of 80, authorities in his hometown of Guano said. ... more |
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