Arctic region
Greenland is Melting Faster Due to Reversed Arctic Winds
| Ana Verayo | | Jun 11, 2016 03:41 AM EDT |
A new study measured last year's ice sheet melting in Greenland, revealing rapid melting caused by reversed jet streams reaching the Arctic.
This Arctic Bird is Literally Shrinking Due to Climate Change
| Ana Verayo | | May 13, 2016 05:53 AM EDT |
New findings reveal the shrinking size of the Arctic red knot, suggesting that smaller birds have a lower survival rate.
Arctic is Hottest Ever Since 1900
| Ana Verayo | | Dec 16, 2015 06:07 AM EST |
Scientists reveal how the Arctic region's temperature is considerably warming, reaching the hottest record temperatures since records began.
Tropical Forest in Arctic Region? Ancient Fossilized Forest Found in Norway
| Ana Verayo | | Nov 23, 2015 06:50 AM EST |
A fossilized tropical forest was discovered in the Arctic region in Svalbard, Norway, indicating that these trees are pivotal in a massive reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, millions of years ago.
Two Missing Dutch Arctic Explorers Likely Drown in Arctic
| Marco Foronda | | May 06, 2015 10:20 AM EDT |
However, the researchers’ equipment and a sled dog named Kinmik were spotted in the vicinity of the beacon, near a hole in the ice.
Melting Arctic Permafrost to Gradually Release Greenhouse Gas
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 09, 2015 09:04 AM EDT |
Arctic permafrost is gradually melting because of global warming driven by human activities.
Scientists Say Land Food isn't Good for Polar Bears
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 02, 2015 02:47 AM EDT |
Polar bears are not "physiologically suited" to ingest plants, especially in large enough quantities.
Arctic Sea Ice Melting Faster; Hits All Time Record Low This Winter
| Ana Verayo | | Mar 21, 2015 09:37 AM EDT |
The Arctic ice has significantly become thinner by 65 percent from 1975 to 2012.
2014 is the Hottest Year in History--So Far
| Marco Foronda | | Jan 18, 2015 02:00 AM EST |
NASA scientists believe warming oceans did play a major role in increasing global temperatures.
Polar Bears are Slowly Migrating to Canada
| Marco Foronda | | Jan 09, 2015 10:16 AM EST |
The shift is occurring in a gradual and subtle way
Arctic Heating-up Faster Than Expected
| Marco Foronda | | Dec 18, 2014 10:05 AM EST |
Autumn and early winter are warmer all over the Arctic region compared to the same period from the last 20 years of the 20th century.
Polar Bears Find Mates by Leaving Scents from Their Footprints
| Marco Foronda | | Nov 08, 2014 07:46 PM EST |
Leaving a scent will help polar bears to find their perfect match.
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