Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuriesClimate
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
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Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries
Polar bears in the high Arctic are facing ice-related injuries to their feet, a previously undocumented phenomenon tied to the rapidly changing climate. A new…

Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024
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Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…

Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrostScience
SourceOctober 3, 2024
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Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost
Utilizing one of the longest-running ecosystem experiments in the Arctic, a Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay…

The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science
Adrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024
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The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the grave risks climate change poses to the survival of…

Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
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Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
As climate change accelerates, the Arctic's marine systems are undergoing rapid transformation, with sea ice retreating and permafrost thawing at alarming rates. The image of…

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…

Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant lifeScience
SourceJuly 25, 2024
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Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life
Authorities need to act more aggressively to prevent the accidental introduction of non-native plant species to arctic ecosystems. New, non-native plant species are constantly being…

Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climateClimateScience
SourceJuly 18, 2024
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Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
The science Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists thought that…

Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bearsNewsScience
SourceJuly 15, 2024
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Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bears
By York University A research team led by York University and a project involving 3M and Polar Bears International present field research deploying the first-ever…

Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024
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Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warming
Permafrost thaw unveils startling changes in water quality, posing threats to ecosystems. In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
