By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkOct 25, 2013
Evidence of the speed and severity of recent Arctic warming has been unearthed by scientists who found mosses that were exposed to sunlight for the first time in at least 40 millennia. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkSep 22, 2013
The amount of sea ice in the Arctic appears to have reached its lowest level in 2013 -- more than last year, but well below the long term average. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkAug 8, 2013
The rapid thawing of the region’s sea ice is affecting virtually every species of Arctic wildlife -- and a new study of how the rate of melting is accelerating shows the problem is set to worsen. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJul 25, 2013
If the Arctic Ocean warms enough to release much of the methane trapped beneath the seabed, the cost could run close to the value of the global economy, experts say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJul 22, 2013
The melting of the Arctic ice cap has become so fast and so certain that researchers can now confidently predict when the region will become ice free to within four years. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJul 10, 2013
Although scientists believe Greenland's contribution to sea level rise may be less than had been thought, they say the impacts could still be serious. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkJun 8, 2013
As the climate warms in Arctic regions, more diseases from Europe and elsewhere are spreading there, threatening both animal and human populations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkMay 25, 2013
New research suggesting the Earth may be warming more slowly than expected does not mean climate change is a false alarm, experts say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkMay 18, 2013
Two sets of scientists working independently have come to the conclusion that the Arctic will soon be ice free and forested. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMar 13, 2013
Arctic vegetation is now growing nearly 500 miles closer to the North Pole than it was a few decades ago, indicating that the region is warming fast. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkMar 6, 2013
As ice melts in the Arctic, there are conflicting views on whether exploiting new oil and gas reserves will be commercially viable. The future of this pristine environment may depend more on the price of fuel than anything else. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMar 5, 2013
In less than 50 years from now, the north-west passage through the Arctic should be open to suitable vessels for a short time every other year, scientists have calculated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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