Scientists also discussed the impacts of climate change on Native life in the Arctic.
Arctic
Alaska permafrost thaw is clue in mystery of Arctic methane explosions
Arctic methane explosions — and the scientists who love to study them — are the focus of the newest episode of the public television program Nova.
Hot dam: Beavers have gnawed their way into the Arctic, speeding permafrost thaw
Beavers are moving to the Arctic as the Alaska tundra heats up and the beaver population rebounds after centuries of trapping. A study published in December shows the small, industrious mammal is accelerating climate change in the north.
Sullivan still seeking a ‘bridge’ ship to fill the icebreaker gap
The Coast Guard’s first heavy icebreaker in nearly 50 years is due in 2025. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says the country can’t wait that long.
The Arctic has a new record high temperature, according to the U.N.
The World Meteorological Organization called the temperature reading “more befitting the Mediterranean than the Arctic.”
A historic settlement turns 50, but questions linger over whether it was fair
While the deal Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act helped create monetary wealth for shareholders, it also came at a huge cost.