Arctic & Greenland Archives - RenewEconomy

Policy & Planning

Sea ice hits record lows at both poles
The repeated bouts of warm weather this season could push the Arctic to a record low winter peak for the third year in a row.
Andrea Thompson

Feb 14, 2017

1
Policy & Planning

The winter of blazing discontent continues in the Arctic
Weird. Strange. Extreme. Unprecedented. These are some of the words that describe what’s been happening in the Arctic over the past year.
Brian Kahn

Feb 7, 2017

1
Policy & Planning

Arctic Sea ice sees strange cold season retreat
An unseasonal dip in sea ice growth helped November set a record low — the seventh month to do so this year, also a record.
Andrea Thompson

Dec 7, 2016

1
Policy & Planning

The Arctic is a seriously weird and scary place right now
Intense warmth in both the air and oceans is driving the mini-meltdown at a time when Arctic sea ice should be rapidly growing.
Brian Kahn

Nov 23, 2016

0
What to know about February’s satellite temperature record
Global warming also lurks in the atmosphere and new satellite data shows the incredible heat that’s building on the planet.
Brian Kahn

Mar 4, 2016

0
Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak
It’s official: When the sea ice that blankets the Arctic Ocean hit its yearly peak on Feb. 25, the maximum area was a record low.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 20, 2015

0
Arctic sea ice is getting thinner, faster
While the steady disappearance of sea ice in the Arctic has been one of the hallmark effects of global warming, research shows it is not only covering less of the planet, but it’s also getting significantly thinner.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 5, 2015

4
Sea ice still declining, despite Antarctica’s gains
Melting sea ice could have major impacts on regional and global weather and climate patterns, as well as sea life and wildlife.
Andrea Thompson

Feb 19, 2015

15
Persistent warming driving big Arctic changes
Long-term trends in rising temperatures, spiraling sea ice loss, and ecosystem shifts paint a picture of a region in transition due to climate change in Arctic.
Brian Kahn

Dec 19, 2014

1

Get up to 3 quotes from pre-vetted solar (and battery) installers.