Arctic
The International Significance of Greenland’s Elections – A Matter of Energy and Strategic Interests
In recent times, Greenland has increasingly found itself at the center of global attention, a stark contrast to its previous status. Due to statements from political circles, particularly in the United States, this self-governing autonomous territory, which is part of…
American Shift: Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Open Doors to the Fossil Fuels
The United States will withdraw from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, marking one of the first moves by the new administration of President Donald Trump. This is not the first time such a withdrawal has occurred—the U.S. previously exited the…
The Battle for Dominance in Greenland – Are Energy Resources and the Arctic Path Shaping the Issue?
The world’s largest island, Greenland, has recently been gaining increased attention due to political statements, especially those originating from the United States. While Greenland is a self-governing autonomous territory, it remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, which means that…
Frozen Danger – Thawing Permafrost Releases Potentially Highly Dangerous Microbes
Global warming is causing numerous negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly affecting icy regions in the Northern Hemisphere. While melting ice caps destroy natural habitats for biodiversity in these areas, the thawing of permafrost poses a threat to living beings worldwide…
Tree Planting in the Arctic Could Accelerate Global Warming, Scientists Warn
Tree planting is widely promoted as a cost-effective way to reduce global warming due to trees’ ability to store large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. However, an international group of scientists argues that planting trees in northern regions may…
Landslide Triggered by Climate Change Caused Earth’s Vibration
A massive landslide caused by climate change in a remote part of Greenland created a megatsunami, causing the Earth to vibrate for nine days in September last year, according to newly released research by scientists. The unusual and prolonged vibrations…
NASA Develops Underwater Robots for Climate Change Research (VIDEO)
According to predictions, by the end of the century, the melting of Antarctic ice sheets could cause sea levels to rise by a meter or more, with serious consequences for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. However, since the behavior…