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Polar sea ice continues steep decline; but will a troubled world notice?
By Elizabeth Devitt Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving ...
Why Alaska’s Bears are Waking Up Mid-Hibernation
One of the great marvels of nature is how bears, the largest carnivore in North America, are able to hibernate all winter, ...
Arctic sea ice hits record low for its usual peak growth period
The Arctic reaches its maximum sea ice in March each year and then starts a six-month melt season. The National Snow and Ice ...
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Arctic sea ice hits record winter low, raising global alarm
The meltdown extends beyond the Arctic. Antarctica recently flirted with a record low in its own annual sea ice minimum – ...
Greenland Ice Cap is now the largest contributor to global sea level rise — but why?
The melting of the Greenland ice sheet is now the largest contributor to sea level rise, and scientists at UNH are traveling ...
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Twin polar bears make public debut at St. Louis Zoo
Kallik and Kallu made their public debut at the St. Louis Zoo on March 25. Kallik and Kallu: The twin polar bear brothers are ...