developed and issued two guiding documents to serve as roadmaps for this effort: the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic ...

In addition to swearing in Dr. Mike Sfraga as the United States’ first Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region, the State ...

The Arctic is the area around the North Pole that used to be known for being cold year-round. With climate change, ...

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

Alaska’s winters are brutal, with temperatures plunging far below freezing. Yet, some animals have evolved to survive and even thrive in these extreme conditions. From Arctic foxes to mighty moose, ...

As polar ice continues to melt at alarming rates, Arctic and Antarctic wildlife are facing unprecedented challenges. From ...

A new study reports that 34 percent of the Arctic-boreal zone (ABZ) is actually releasing more carbon than its storing, and that number climbs to 40 percent when considering wildfires. While this ...

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Image via Depositphotos. While the Arctic is the best place to see polar bears, it also faces significant environmental threats that impact these animals. Climate change poses the most dire risk, as ...

Experts say to keep an extra eye on your animals and pets during this arctic blast. If you notice they are not looking well, get help from a veterinarian right away.

South Louisiana has been buzzing with chatter after a post on the Gulf Coast Severe Weather & Tropics Facebook page suggested that another Arctic blast could hit the area in early February. The ...