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Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.The New York Times - 1d -
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.CBS News - 1d -
Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says
Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. The Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent ...The Guardian - 1d -
Arctic tundra transformed from a carbon sink into a source of emissions, NOAA report finds
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, rather than a carbon sink.NBC News - 1d -
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Canada bolsters Arctic security to counter Russia-China threat
An ambassador for the region and Indigenous surveillance teams will supplement military hardwareFinancial Times - 5d -
Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.The New York Times - 5d -
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More Arctic Cold and Deep Snow Is Forecast. A Day-by-Day Look
Here’s a day-by-day look at the winter weather forecast this week.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Arctic could see its first ice-free day before the end of the decade: Study
The planet's northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. While the three-year possibility remains extreme, the study authors determined ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
An Arctic Hamlet Is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
