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Arctic tundra once stored carbon. Now it emits climate-warming pollution : NPR

The Arctic tundra is warming up and that’s causing long-frozen ground to melt as well as an increase in wildfires.…

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Gates of the Arctic Is the Most Peaceful U.S. National Park — How to Visit

“What number is this for you?” a man asked the couple waiting in the cramped office, his casual tone laced…

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Arctic blast impacts millions as ‘dangerously cold’ streak invades US

An Arctic blast of cold air is expected to hit much of the U.S. into next week, sending temperatures plummeting.…

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Planting trees in the Arctic could make global warming worse, not better, say scientists

Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, due to trees’ ability to store…

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Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation

“Our finding that enhanced melting of Arctic sea-ice likely resulted in significant cooling in northern Europe in the earth’s past…

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Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming — a little

The Arctic is warming at three to four times the global average. However, new research suggests the slowing of a…

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Paws of polar bears sustaining ice-related injuries in a warming Arctic

Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently…

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Rapidly increasing industrial activities in Arctic

The Arctic is threatened by strong climate change: the average temperature has risen by about 3°C since 1979 — almost…

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Declines in plant resilience threaten carbon storage in the Arctic

Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region’s vegetation is losing the ability…

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Polar bears adapted to the Arctic just 70,000 years ago

The Arctic is not the most hospitable place on Earth. Some Arctic animals like reindeer have several genetic adaptations to…

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