Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase.
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What the collapse of salmon populations means for one Alaska family
For Alaska Native communities along the Yukon River, fishing for salmon has always been a central part of life. But climate change is driving a massive collapse in salmon populations.
Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change
This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, leading to early snowmelt and diminished sea ice.
It's a journey to the center of the rare earths discovered in Sweden
Sweden says it found the largest deposit in Europe of rare earths — ingredients in a host of technologies from e-vehicles to wind turbines. Mining and processing them is another story.
This is what's at risk from climate change in Alaska
Climate change is transforming the Arctic, and putting indigenous communities in Alaska at risk.
A new Iron Curtain is eroding Norway's hard-won ties with Russia on Arctic issues
The countries share a border. Along the frontier, residents say a new barrier has disrupted everything from Arctic climate action and nuclear waste control to trade and cross-border sports leagues.
Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, a study finds
Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.
Researchers are asking for volunteer 'walrus detectives' to spot walruses from space
Conservationists are trying to track walrus populations amid climate change but they can't do it alone.
Opposition Wins Elections In Greenland, Casting Doubt On Future Of Rare-Earth Mine
At the center of Tuesday's election was a rare-earth mining project that has seen those favoring greater development square off against others who want more environmental safeguards.
Arctic Lockdown: COVID-19 Climbs In Canada's Far North
A large and isolated region of northeastern Canada entered a two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases creep up in areas, including largely Indigenous communities, with limited access to intensive care.