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Arctic Thaw: When Will It Stop Being as We Know It

The Arctic ice melting is advancing and is no longer news. The situation worries the scientific community due to the direct consequences it would bring to the planet, and a new study indicated when it will stop being as...

Arctic glacier retreat: a shift that could trigger tsunamis.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change reveals that the retreat of glaciers in the Arctic, between 2000 and 2020, has exposed approximately 2,500 kilometers of new coastline and uncovered 35 previously hidden islands. This phenomenon is...

The Arctic winter ends with sea ice reaching its lowest level in history.

The Arctic sea ice recorded its lowest winter accumulation since satellite records began 47 years ago, an alarming sign of climate change with global repercussions, according to scientists. Every year, in March, the Arctic ice reaches its maximum extent before...

In February, the global sea ice extent reached its historical minimum.

In February, the global sea ice coverage reached an unprecedented minimum, as reported by the European climate observatory Copernicus. Temperatures were up to 11ºC above average near the North Pole, while the world continues in its persistent heatwave. The global...

Alarm about Arctic polar bears: half gone

The Arctic polar bears are in trouble. A recent study conducted by Canadian scientists confirmed that since 1990, half of their population has disappeared. Moreover, those currently inhabiting the area are much thinner and face difficulties in finding food. While it...

A new study reveals the connection between Arctic melting and cyclones

A recent study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment suggests a possible reason for the underestimation of the decrease in Arctic sea ice and the formation of cyclones in the Arctic. Led by Steven Cavallo, a professor at the...

Trump wants to roll back species protection to advance oil exploitation

The government led by Republican Donald Trump in the United States is taking steps to reverse the protection of endangered species and their habitats in an attempt to advance its energy agenda under the slogan "drill, baby, drill" (oil...

Arctic ice melt drives 2400% increase in oil transportation over the past decade

The waters of the Arctic are becoming increasingly navigable due to the accelerated and relentless thawing, a result of the voracious greenhouse effect caused by gases emitted into the atmosphere. In just ten years, complete crossings have multiplied by...

Two opposite poles: 8 differences between the Arctic and Antarctica

Although many people believe that the two polar caps of Earth, the north and the south, are basically the same, the truth is that there are many differences between the opposite poles, at all levels. Even how climate change affects...

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Small actions that create a big environmental impact: how to contribute to caring for the planet

Environmental problems are becoming increasingly evident, making it essential for all of us to participate in environmental protection through...