The Arctic’s era of “high north, low tension” is over, and Washington may be underprepared for the region's shifting dynamics ...

The United States needs to develop a comprehensive strategy for the Arctic. Melting sea ice is generating an ... are becoming more common in the high latitudes and are inherently dangerous ...

and thawing permafrost and rising sea levels threaten the local economy and infrastructure. Studies within other Arctic ...

From the Department of Homeland Security, Nov. 13, 2024 ...

To fully enjoy polar snorkeling, investing in high-quality cold-water equipment is key. A drysuit or a thick wetsuit, at least seven mm thick, is critical for shielding you from the icy waters.

All people on Earth depend on the cryosphere. Snow, glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, and permafrost are significant reservoirs ...

According to the EU’s Copernicus monitoring, Arctic sea ice in September shrank to 4.8 million square kilometers, a 19% drop from long-term averages. Such transformations are converting ...

Living off one of the richest oceans in the Arctic, the polar bears by the Chukchi Sea appear to be thriving. Females are in good health and give birth to healthy cubs. Overall, this Alaskan ...

Weekly flows rose by about 260,000 barrels a day in the period to Nov. 10, as a recovery in shipments from the Arctic port of ...

With a new airport opening in the capital later this month and a clutch of expedition cruise itineraries available, Joanna ...

Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic. While surveying the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The domesticated arctic fox found wandering the streets of Portland in October will leave Oregon for ...