Science Dec 11 The Arctic has seen worrying, rapid changes in just a couple of decades, 2024 report shows By Twila A. Moon, Matthew Druckenmiller, Rick Thoman, The Conversation
Science Mar 10 How warming of the Arctic affects the region’s rivers, and the rest of the globe A new study shows how thawing permafrost and intensifying storms will change how water moves into and through Arctic rivers. By Michael A. Rawlins, Ambarish Karmalkar, The Conversation
World Apr 23 Watch 6:45 Tensions rise as nations race for valuable resources in the Arctic New research shows that climate change is causing the Earth’s ice sheets to shrink much faster than previously thought — the annual rate of sea ice loss has more than tripled since the 1990s. In the Arctic, melting ice is… By Lisa Desjardins, Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant
Science Aug 04 Watch 3:05 A Brief But Spectacular take on being a good ancestor Camille Seaman is a photographer who has been documenting climate change in the polar regions. Over the years, she’s witnessed firsthand the drastic effects of climate change, and hopes to merge the realms of art and science in order to…
World Dec 12 Watch 7:47 Warming Arctic with less ice heats up Cold War tensions The Arctic is warming up at near-record speed, twice as fast as the rest of the planet due to climate change, according to the recently-released Arctic Report Card 2020. Shrinking sea ice opens up the inhospitable far North to more… By Benedict Moran, Jorgen Samso
Jun 25 Watch 6:06 Why a ‘feverish’ Arctic will affect everyone on the globe A historic heat wave is occurring in the Arctic, already the fastest-warming place on Earth due to the increasing accumulation of greenhouse gases. Dr. Merritt Turetsky, director of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 5:04 What a ‘sobering’ report on Arctic ice loss means for global sea levels Tuesday marked the release of yet another stark report detailing how the increased warming of our atmosphere is transforming the planet. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual Arctic Report Card includes some grim news for wildlife, native communities and… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 4:17 How composer Matthew Burtner is putting climate change into song By Valerie Kern, Alaska Public Media Matthew Burtner is a composer and "eco-acoustician," weaving sounds he finds in the Alaskan tundra into his musical compositions. With climate change headlining the news, he hopes artists documenting the glacial melting might awaken their audiences -- and contribute to… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 5:15 A photography exhibit of melting ice — and shifting consciousness By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The melting of polar ice masses is a prominent topic in the news lately, but it’s difficult to imagine what the process would look like. In Austin, Texas, a recent photography exhibit aimed to make the concept of climate change… Continue watching