Tag: Arctic Today

(Alaska) Alaska thunderstorms could triple if climate trends continue, scientists warn (Arctic Today)

Yereth Rosen More open water from diminishing sea ice proved to be a significant factor in the new studies' models. https://www.arctictoday.com/alaska-thunderstorms-could-triple-if-climate-trends-continue-scientists-warn/

(Greenland) A first-ever foreign policy opinion poll in Greenland shows support for more cooperation with US, Denmark (Arctic Today)

Martin Breum Opinions also favored closer ties to Canada, the Arctic Council and NATO, but were divided on China. https://www.arctictoday.com/a-first-ever-foreign-policy-opinion-poll-in-greenland-shows-support-for-more-cooperation-with-us-denmark/

(Arctic) Interior Department halts seismic surveys for oil in Alaska’s Arctic refuge (Arctic Today)

Yereth Rosen The company proposing to survey parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain missed a deadline for its plan to protect polar...

(Siberia) A new 3D model bolsters the case that climate change is causing mysterious Siberia craters (Arctic Today)

Modeling with a drone supports what scientists previously suspected: A buildup of methane in ice is linked to the explosions on the Siberian tundra. https://www.arctictoday.com/a-new-3d-model-bolsters-the-case-that-climate-change-is-causing-mysterious-siberia-craters/

(Sweden) A second fossil-free steel mill is planned for northern Sweden (Arctic Today)

Kevin McGwin The hydrogen-powered steel plant in Boden would significantly reduce Sweden's emissions from steel production. https://www.arctictoday.com/a-second-fossil-free-steel-mill-is-planned-for-northern-sweden/

(Bering Sea/Climate Change) A changing Bering Sea is influencing weather far to the south, scientists say (Arctic Today)

Yereth Rosen Warming and thawing in the Bering Sea, which has erased winter ice and scrambled and rearranged the marine ecosystem, is also affecting areas thousands...

(Russia/Norway/USA) Russia announces Bear Gap missile tests as US bombers deploy to Norway (Arctic Today)

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer Russia has announced missile testing in international waters north of Norway beginning Thursday, as U.S. strategic bombers deploy to...