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english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Researcher Jean-Michel Claverie: The next pandemic may come from a virus that emerged from permafrost'

Climate change is thawing ancient viruses from permafrost, posing a potential public health threat. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Ice-free summers in Arctic possible within next decade, scientists say

Arctic may see ice-free summers within a decade
Reduction in fossil fuel emissions crucial for Arctic preservation [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
OMG science

Less Sea Ice Means More Arctic Trees-Which Means Trouble

White spruce are spreading into once-inhospitable tundra due to increased snowfall in the Arctic.
The Arctic greening caused by white spruce expansion has significant climate implications, potentially accelerating global warming. [ more ]
KQED
3 months ago
OMG science

Why the War in Ukraine Is Bad for Climate Science | KQED

Excluding Russian data from climate models decreases accuracy and reduces the ability to mitigate consequences of climate change.
Concentrated data in certain Arctic regions leads to inaccurate climate models. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Missing Russian Data Is Harming Arctic Research at a Critical Time

The lack of data from Russia is hindering scientific understanding of the changing Arctic.
This lack of data could have dramatic effects on climate change projections for the region. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

Researchers Just Created the World's First Permafrost Atlas of the Entire Arctic

Permafrost is not only found at the poles, but also in various other regions such as under the sea and on mountain ranges.
The NUNATARYUK permafrost research project has created the world's first permafrost atlas of the entire Arctic, which aims to make permafrost science accessible to a wide range of audiences. [ more ]
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WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Opinion | Russia, China and the Threat to the North Pole

The US military presence in the Arctic has decreased since the Cold War, leaving vulnerabilities
Russia and China are investing in their military capabilities in the Arctic while the US lags behind [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Five horrifying things that could resurface as the world warms

Glaciers melting reveal buried secrets
Concerns over nuclear waste from abandoned bases [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

Polar bears at greatest risk of extinction than ever, study claims

Polar bears are at greater risk of extinction due to longer Arctic summers
Polar bears are unlikely to adapt to longer ice-free seasons and are at risk of starvation on land [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russian opposition leader Navalny resurfaces at frozen gulag

Associated Press MOSCOW Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the Polar Wolf, his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

In Letter Heavy With Irony, Navalny Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison

Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, published a letter on Tuesday describing an arduous transfer to his new penal colony in the Arctic, the first time his supporters had heard from him in three weeks.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Vladimir Putin says Joe Biden remark that Russia plans to attack Nato country is complete rubbish

Putin denies interest in fighting NATO countries
Russian isolation impacting Arctic climate science [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

A Year of Unreal' Fire and Warming in the Arctic

The Arctic experienced its warmest summer on record, with temperatures rising four times as fast as in other areas.
The melting ice sheet in Greenland is a major contributor to global sea level rise, and there are links between Arctic weather and extreme weather events further south. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Environment

Fossil fuel corporations are poised for $7 trillion Arctic bonanza

Melting ice in the Arctic is creating new opportunities for resource extraction, leading to a potential 'gold rush' for Arctic nations and corporations.
The Arctic is estimated to hold up to 90 billion barrels of oil, 1,669 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas, making it a highly valuable region for energy resources.
The melting Arctic ice is seen by some as a business opportunity, rather than a consequence of climate change, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups. [ more ]
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