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Study Shows Refreezing the Poles is Highly Practical and Could Reverse Global Warming

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The north and south poles are critical to the planet’s climate. The mass amount of ice in both regions acts as the earth’s refrigerators to cool it. It is no secret that the ice is diminishing and threatening our planet. Some experts estimate that the Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet. This […]

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Brent Thomas | September 18, 2022
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Scientists Have Discovered a Unique Sub-Species of Polar Bear That Has Adapted to a Warming Planet

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Scientists have discovered that glaciers in Southeast Greenland are harboring a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears. The bears, which are uniquely adapted to their environment, could provide insight into the future of the species in a warming Arctic. Related: 9 Amazing Facts About Polar Bears Most polar bears rely on Arctic sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, […]

SnowBrains | June 17, 2022
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Join Ice Axe Expeditions in 2022 For Skiing and Sailing Deep Within the Arctic Circle

Join Ice Axe Expeditions on this intimate and exciting backcountry ski expedition to just 600 miles south of the geographic North Pole. Spend your days exploring untouched terrain on the remote and beautiful Svalbard. Experience the breathtaking scenery and wildlife that draws enthusiasts from around the globe, while skiing virtually untracked landscapes that remain the world’s best secret. Related: Svalbard Trip Report 2018 […]

SnowBrains | February 9, 2022
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NOAA: Conditions in Northern Latitudes are Becoming More Favorable for Intense Burning and Fire Growth

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This article was originally published by Tom Di Liberto on Climate.gov on December 8, 2020  In the 2020 issue of NOAA’s Arctic Report Card, experts reported on the evolving wildfire landscape across the taiga—the boggy, coniferous forests that occupy much of the high northern latitudes. Rising air temperature and fuel availability over the past 41 years indicate that conditions in Earth’s largest […]

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Firebrains | June 17, 2021
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Arctic Sea Ice Decline Impacts California

Based on satellite imagery, the Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the year in March. According to the National Snow & Ice Data Center, this year’s maximum of 5.65 million square miles was the 9th lowest since reporting began 43 years ago. This number is 305,000 square miles below the 1981-2010 average. While the Arctic sea ice has […]

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Miles Wong | April 22, 2021
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VIDEO: Remote Arctic Town’s 2032 Summer Olympic Bid Has a Subtle Message

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SnowBrains | February 4, 2021
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VIDEO: Arctic Lines – Ep. 1 | Antti Autti’s Human-Powered Freeriding Adventure in the Arctic Circle

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SnowBrains | January 27, 2021
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NOAA 2020 Arctic Report: Sea Ice Loss and Extreme Wildfires Mark Another Year of Arctic Change

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Arctic Report Card: 15 years of observations document impact of changing polar climate NOAA’s 15th Arctic Report Card catalogs for 2020 the numerous ways that climate change continues to disrupt the polar region, with second-highest air temperatures and second-lowest summer sea ice driving a cascade of impacts, including the loss of snow and extraordinary wildfires in northern Russia. Related: Svalbard […]

WeatherBrains | December 9, 2020
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