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Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities
Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communitiesClimate

Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities

Rural Indigenous communities in Russia's Far East rely on traditional food systems that depend on wild animal, plant, and fungal species, especially in remote and…
SourceSourceDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards
Credit: Benjamin M. Jones | Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazardsClimate

Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards

Coastal retreat in Alaska is advancing at an unprecedented rate due to the overlapping effects of multiple climate hazards, including sea level rise, permafrost thaw…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024

Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024 Full article
Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study finds
Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study findsScience

Grazing herbivores drive earlier green-up in Greenland tundra plants, study finds

A recent study has revealed that grazing animals like musk oxen and caribou are playing a notable role in influencing plant growth patterns, or phenology,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and Svalbard
Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and SvalbardScience

Rising Arctic temperatures spark new growth potential in Finnmark and Svalbard

Recent data from the Climate-Ecological Observatory for Arctic Tundra (COAT) suggests that conditions in the tundra regions of Svalbard and East Finnmark are becoming increasingly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web
Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food webScience

Climate change threatens Arctic ecosystems, triggering cascading effects across marine food web

A new study has revealed how climate change could significantly disrupt Arctic marine ecosystems, with potential ripple effects impacting species throughout the region. Researchers from…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 29, 2024 Full article
Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming, but at a global cost
Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming, but at a global costScience

Slowing ocean current could ease Arctic warming, but at a global cost

University of California - Riverside - The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, outpacing the global average by three to four times. However, new…
SourceSourceOctober 26, 2024 Full article
Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries
Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuriesClimate

Polar bears in a warming Arctic face ice-related injuries

Polar bears in the high Arctic are facing ice-related injuries to their feet, a previously undocumented phenomenon tied to the rapidly changing climate. A new…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate
Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rateScience

Arctic industrial activities expanding at alarming rate

A recent study has revealed a significant rise in industrial activities across the Arctic, with more than 800,000 square kilometers of land impacted by human…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost
Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrostScience

Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost

Utilizing one of the longest-running ecosystem experiments in the Arctic, a Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay…
SourceSourceOctober 3, 2024 Full article
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science

The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the grave risks climate change poses to the survival of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024 Full article
Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience

Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change

As climate change accelerates, the Arctic's marine systems are undergoing rapid transformation, with sea ice retreating and permafrost thawing at alarming rates. The image of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024 Full article
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires

A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant lifeClimateScience

Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life

Authorities need to act more aggressively to prevent the accidental introduction of non-native plant species to arctic ecosystems. By Norwegian University of Science and Technology…
SourceSourceJuly 25, 2024 Full article
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climateClimateScience

Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate

By DOE/US Department of Energy The Science Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms.…
SourceSourceJuly 18, 2024 Full article
Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warming
Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warmingScience

Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warming

Permafrost thaw unveils startling changes in water quality, posing threats to ecosystems. In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024 Full article