In severe warming scenarios, the study found that more than 75% of Earth’s near-surface permafrost will be gone by the end of the century.
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Juneau condo owners take on $1 million in flood repairs without help from state or federal aid
Condo residents say recovery aid from familiar safety nets like insurance and federal and state disaster aid has fallen short of their expectations.
Humpback whales increasingly sighted in Arctic Alaska waters better known as bowhead territory
A study, which points to climate change as a possible factor pushing humpbacks north, shows results that are both ‘fascinating’ and ‘a little terrifying,’ one author says.
People working on climate solutions are facing a big obstacle: conspiracy theories
To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.
Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They’re not doing great.
A new global assessment of the world’s amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.
A young leader fights for Yukon River salmon, her community — and herself
Every generation of MacKenzie Englishoe’s family has fished on this river. And now it’s her turn, and she can’t.