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Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds

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Polar Bear Cubs Spotted Soaking Up the Short Arctic Summer By Frolicking in the Grass With Mom This looks like a scene from a movie!

Sometimes a fun story about polar bear mothers playing with their cubs in the #Arctic is just what you need. Enjoy! 🐻‍❄️ 🌺 pethelpful.com/pet-news/pol...

India Hosts First-Ever International Arctic Forum | Press Release Network - News distribution & media monitoring service The Arctic has now reached the center of geopolitics, creating strong implications for security and global business competition. Asian powers play an increasingly dominant role in the region at a time...

India is hosting its first Arctic Circle Forum — underscoring how the Arctic is no longer a region of interest only to the 8 Arctic nations. Countries far from the pole, like India, are increasingly engaging in Arctic affairs.
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The Arctic is on Fire Raven, a young Gwich’in woman and firefighter from Inuvik, remembers preparing the local community center to welcoming fire evacuees from Old Crow, a fly-in community some 150 kilometers West of Inuvi...

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The Monarch #butterfly embarks on one of nature's most incredible journeys, migrating up to 3,000 miles from #Canada to central #Mexico. These tiny travelers, with wings of vibrant orange, navigate the vast distances using the sun and Earth’s magnetic fields, defying the odds

As Russia and China Step Up Arctic Presence, Greenland Grows In Importance For U.S. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is once again making waves with his pursuit of Greenland, this time refusing to rule out using force to gain control of the Arctic island from ally Denmark. But Washi...

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Europe upside down on the first night of 2025

Severe frost in the Balkans and Central Mediterranean and exceptionally warm nights in North Europe

TMins +10/+12C in UK and Northern France,8/+9C in Denmark and Northern Germany,many records but they will drop before next evening

Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days and 1,000 miles has a new baby Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.

Good for Tahlequah.

She would've been arrested in Texas for a miscarriage.

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Screenshot of a North Pole meteogram showing the forecast through 26 December 2024 for temperature, wind, and precipitation.

Here is your #Christmas weather forecast for the North Pole...

Temperatures will start off around -28°C (-18°F). Skies will be overcast, and there will be some fog for Rudolph to help navigate through to kick off Santa's flight! 🧑‍🎄🦌

Forecasts from www.yr.no/en/forecast/...

Christmas Day could be one of warmest on record in UK, predicts Met Office Band of ‘remarkably mild’ weather arrives in time for Christmas Eve, with 15C possible in some areas Britain is on track for one of its warmest Christmases on record with the Met Office predicting temperatures that could peak at more than 6C above the…

Christmas Day could be one of warmest on record in UK, predicts Met Office

U.S. Climate Alliance Applauds New Federal Goal to Slash Harmful Climate Pollution, Sets Complementary Collective 2035 Target | U.S. Climate Alliance Moving to secure a healthier future and a stronger economy for all Americans, the U.S. Climate Alliance today pledged to work to collectively reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 61-66 perc...

Good news: a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors—representing 55% of the U.S. population—pledged today to cut greenhouse gas pollution by at least 61% below 2005 levels by 2035. usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...

New data from ‘the last ice area’ may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic The last ice area is projected to be the last place on Earth to retain year-round sea ice by 2040. A recent Arctic expedition to the area has provided key data that could help guide conservation effor...

The last ice area is the last area on Earth to experience permanent year-round sea ice. However, this region is increasingly subject to the multiple stresses of climate change (pollution by contaminants, increased shipping activity — including by tourist vessels).
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Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more Rapid changes underway in the Arctic affect the region’s people and wildlife, and the entire planet.

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Cover page of Alaska’s Change Environment with a photo of the November 2023 Wrangell landslide.

Hot off the digital press: Alaska’s Changing Environment 2.0 is now online! Focused on observations and impacts to Alaskans. From warming air & ocean, ice & snow to salmon & berries. Please check it out. #akwx #Alaska #Climate #ClimateChange @climatologist49.bsky.social
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A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning Climate change is driving inflation and instability, which harms climate action. But it’s not too late to escape the doom loop.

This is a good piece and underscores the importance of adaptation not only to protect lives and livelihoods *today* but to also create political space and support for mitigation policies.

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insane map of public saunas in finland. probably one of the reasons why Finland is the happiest country in the world.

McConnell Defends Polio Vaccine, an Apparent Warning to RFK Jr. “Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed — they’re dangerous,” said the former Republican leader, who is a polio survivor.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader and a polio survivor, issued a statement in support of the polio vaccine, hours after The New York Times reported that the lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned regulators to withdraw the vaccine from the market. nyti.ms/4iwSCbV

A controversial plan to refreeze the Arctic is seeing promising results. But scientists warn of big risks | CNN Deep in the Canadian Arctic, scientists and entrepreneurs brave sub-zero temperatures, whipping winds and snowstorms to drill holes through the sea ice to pump out the seawater below and freeze it on ...

a bold plan. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/12/...

How the United States Tried to Get on Top of the Sex Trade Why should American exceptionalism end at the red-light district?

A new book seeks to reveal the conflicting ways in which America attempted to control the sale of sex, both in domestic contexts and overseas, when it was determined that American interests were at stake.

Bertholf, who served as Captain-Commandant of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and Commodore during the First World War, is best known for leading the 1897 Alaska Overland Expedition, a daring winter rescue of over two hundred stranded whalers. This courageous mission earned him a gold medal and demonstrated his commitment to the safety of those in peril in the Arctic. He also played a key role in establishing the U.S. Coast Guard and founded the International Ice Patrol, enhancing maritime safety in Arctic waters. Captain Healy, commanding the legendary cutter Bear, became a prominent figure along Alaska's coastline, enforcing federal laws and providing humanitarian aid to indigenous populations and stranded sailors. He also introduced reindeer from Siberia to support native communities facing declining wildlife populations. Healy's exceptional seamanship and dedication to the region earned him a heroic reputation in Arctic history. Their legacies continue to resonate, emphasizing the importance of protecting Arctic resources and respecting native cultures in this challenging environment. Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf and Captain Michael A. Healy were instrumental figures in Arctic exploration and governance, significantly impacting the region and its inhabitants. #USCG #CoastGuard #Healy #Bertholf #CGATSEA #Underway #beautiful

Recently, the USCGC Bertholf (WMSL-750) and the USCGC Healy (WAGB 20) met at sea near Unimak Pass, Alaska.

Europe Asks: Is It Time for Syria’s Refugees to Go Home? While governments urge caution, calls are rising across Europe for Syrians who fled the Assad regime to return.

Political debate over Syrian refugees is only going to increase www.wsj.com/world/europe...

The beloved monarch butterfly has seen such a troubling decline in its population that US wildlife officials announced a proposal to help protect the species.

Read more: cnn.it/4f7MVOB

Climate graphic of the week: First ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean may come before 2030, study shows Latest findings bring forward possible date and follow dramatic sea ice loss around north pole recorded since 1980s

The impact of climate change on the Arctic appears to be once again surpassing previous expectations. www.ft.com/content/63fb...

EPA bans two cancer-causing chemicals used in everyday products Michal Freedhoff, EPA assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, said the bans will protect workers, consumers and residents from the chemical’s harms.

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Why is Canada scrambling to counter Russia, China in the Arctic? Canada has unveiled a new Arctic strategy to counter what it describes as threats from geopolitical rivals.

the latest move in a growing contest for the region.

Read more: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12... www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12...

Opinion | Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now. Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.

"If Bluesky turns out to be a long-term home for political conversation, it will be because, as also happened on early Twitter, the new arrivals create appealing new habits and norms, not just new content," writes the author Clay Shirky. nyti.ms/4f2A28E

E&E News: Arctic could see its first ice-free day within 3 years That's the worst-case scenario. But humanity is likely to pass the grim milestone by midcentury unless much more is done to combat climate change.

Scary! Scientists have raised the alarm in a study published Tuesday in the scientific journal Nature Communications. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut

While older people are susceptible to heatwaves, they currently make up the bulk of cold-related deaths. As the world heats up, it will be younger people that will suffer disproportionately as the mortality burden shifts.

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.

Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu. www.npr.org/2024/12/06/n...