Climate and Environment

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Reaches New Historic Minimum

Scientists at the University of Bremen confirmed that on September 8, 2011 Arctic sea ice extent reached a new all-time

Sea Ice Extent In August Second Lowest On Record

The average of Arctic sea ice extent for the month of August 2011 is the second lowest level since satellite-based

Polarstern Reaches North Pole

The research icebreaker Polarstern of the German Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar and Marine Research reached the

After Period of Slow Melt, Arctic Ice Extent is Again Declining Rapidly

With about a month to go before the melt season concludes, the Arctic ice cap has begun shrinking at a faster pace

Arctic Wildfires May Add to Global Warming

An exceptional wildfire near Bettles released as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the entire Arctic tundra