A River Runs Through It: Scientists Explain Arctic Mercury
Study finds toxic mercury in Arctic ecosystems is likely flushed into the region each spring by three mighty rivers. … Read More
Arctic Death Spiral: More Bad News about Sea Ice
A sea ice “death spiral,” where melting leads to more melting, could mean ice-free Arctic summers by 2030. … Read More
Tiny Frigid Bubbles Get to the Core of Climate Change
To unlock clues about what the future climate might hold, scientists turn to ancient bubbles trapped in the ice.… Read More
A Tour of Drought as it Unfolds Across the U.S.
The latest drought information provides reason for concern in the West, while Texas gets more relief compared to 2011.… Read More
The Bad News Continues to Flow About Antarctica’s Ice
Weeks after news of ominous Antarctic ice shelf thinning, new research unveils yet another danger zone to worry about. … Read More
Ice is Flowing Slower on Greenland than Many Feared
Greenland's ice is not flowing into the sea as quickly as feared, but the news is not all good for sea level rise.… Read More
Antarctic Ice Shelves Melting from Below, Study Finds
A new study suggests warm water is melting Antarctica's ice shelves from below, speeding the inland ice loss rate.… Read More
Iceland’s Volcanoes May be Used to Power the UK
The energy minister is to visit Iceland in May to discuss connecting the UK to its abundant geothermal energy. Read More
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