200 years ago, people discovered Antarctica – and promptly began profiting by slaughtering some of its animals to near extinction
For 200 years, a small number of countries have exploited the marine wildlife of Antarctica, often with devastating impact on their populations.
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~8 min
Where’s the sea ice? 3 reasons the Arctic freeze is unseasonably late and why it matters
The pattern of autumn sea ice growth has been completely disrupted, but are we really headed for a tipping point?
Oct. 28, 2020 • ~6 min
Arctic Ocean: why winter sea ice has stalled, and what it means for the rest of the world
The Laptev Sea is one of the Arctic's biggest nurseries of new sea ice in winter, but Siberia's record summer heat may have halted production.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~5 min
The Arctic hasn't been this warm for 3 million years – and that foreshadows big changes for the rest of the planet
Extreme shrinkage of summer sea ice is just the latest evidence of rapid Arctic warming – and what happens in the Arctic doesn't stay there.
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~9 min
Arctic sea ice is being increasingly melted from below by warming Atlantic water
Scientists find oceanic heat has overtaken atmospheric heat as the main cause of melting.
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
Siberia heatwave: why the Arctic is warming so much faster than the rest of the world
Models have predicted for some time that with every degree of global warming, the Arctic will see double or more.
June 25, 2020 • ~5 min
100 degrees in Siberia? 5 ways the extreme Arctic heat wave follows a disturbing pattern
The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the planet as a whole, with serious consequences. Scientists have been warning about this for decades.
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
Triple-digit heat in Siberia? 5 ways the extreme Arctic heat wave follows a disturbing pattern
The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the planet as a whole, with serious consequences. Scientists have been warning about this for decades.
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
Triple-digit heat in Siberia? 5 ways the extreme Arctic heat wave fits a disturbing pattern
The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the planet as a whole, with serious consequences. Scientists have been warning about this for decades.
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
Siberia heat wave: why the Arctic is warming so much faster than the rest of the world
Models have predicted for some time that with every degree of global warming, the Arctic will see double or more.
June 25, 2020 • ~5 min
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