Picture this: you’re standing in a frozen landscape, breath visible in the crisp air, when suddenly the sky explodes into a ...

For decades, scientists believed the Arctic Ocean was sealed under a massive slab of ice during the coldest ice ages — but new research proves otherwise. Sediment samples from the seafloor, paired ...

There could be ripple effects. Scientists raise red flag after discovering concerning trend with plants in Arctic: 'An early ...

The Trump administration announced a plan on June 17 to open nearly 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and ...

Researchers closely monitor the ice breakup to track how rising temperatures are impacting the Arctic and its ecosystems. The ...

Understanding how wildfires influence our planet's climate is a daunting challenge. Although fire occurs nearly everywhere on ...

Recent research indicates that black carbon pollution — the soot-like planet-warming material released through the incomplete burning of fossil fuels — has reached higher levels in the Arctic than ...

A recent study is shedding light on the ongoing accumulation of mercury pollution in the Arctic — despite the international community's efforts to reduce emissions of this substance — and it ...

Researchers created a satellite tracking system to track satellite streaks across the Arctic for the first time ever. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Acid mine drainage (known as AMD) is a well-known environmental problem resulting from the oxidation of sulfidic mine waste. In cold regions, AMD is often considered limited by low temperatures most ...

Charlie Riedel/AP The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with two Republican states on a venue question that could hamper future EPA efforts to combat dangerous air pollution that crosses state lines.

Summary The Arctic faces rapid environmental changes due to climate change, increased shipping, and resource extraction, leading to pollution and ecosystem threats. Black carbon emissions from ships ...