Green Matters on MSN
Melting glaciers expand Alaska’s lakes faster than expected. But there’s a silver lining
Alaska’s lakes are expanding rapidly as glaciers retreat and scientists say the changes could bring some benefits.
AMBLER, Alaska (AP) — Ice blocks drift past Tristen Pattee’s boat as he scans the banks of Northwest Alaska’s Kobuk River for caribou. His great uncle Ernest steadies a rifle on his lap. It’s the last ...
Northern wildfires can reshape climate for years, sometimes cooling the planet but also releasing carbon from thawing permafrost.
Climate Compass on MSN
The 6 permafrost zones that could reshape the climate conversation
Few geological features on Earth carry as much climatic weight as permafrost. The frozen soils encircling the Arctic from ...
Have you ever wondered why moose in Alaska are larger than their southern relatives? Have you considered why many Arctic mammals appear bulkier than species living closer to the equator? There’s a ...
AMBLER, Alaska (AP) — Ice blocks drift past Tristen Pattee’s boat as he scans the banks of Northwest Alaska’s Kobuk River for caribou. His great uncle Ernest steadies a rifle on his lap. It’s the last ...
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