A massive summer storm settled over the Arctic and melted a lot of the ice just with the wind and the pressures caused by the storm. Not all the ice is gone, but it's noticeable in the satellite …
Massive Ocean Eddies Contribute to Carbon Capture
Massive ocean eddies about sixty miles in diameter help move carbon from the ocean's surface into its depths, where it stays for hundreds or thousands of years. Scientists have known that about one …
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Humpback Whales Stay Longer in Antarctic Waters
Humpback whales stay longer in Antarctic waters than previously believed, according to a new study from Duke University. Humpbacks migrate from feeding grounds around Antarctica in summer to breeding …
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Far-Reaching Impact of Humans
Think globally, act locally. That environmental slogan popular in the eighties is still just as relevant as this author's visit to Alaska really …
Glacier Retreat Affects Salmon Fisheries
As global temperatures rise, glaciers retreat, affecting the landscape and wildlife around them. Salmon depend on the glaciers to maintain their habitat. Without it, salmon and the people who depend …
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2012 – The Sixth Most Severe Drought in United States History
The current drought is the sixth most severe drought in the United States. The drought is affecting vegetation, including crops. The map above shows “vegetation anomaly” for Jun 25-Jul 10, 2012, …
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