Investment in Pituffik has been inconsistent, however, and its importance has waned since the Cold War. Renewed attention to Greenland could help the U.S. counter Russia’s growing Arctic dominance and China’s ambitions as a “near-Arctic” power.
For millennia, the Arctic-boreal zone has acted as a critical carbon reservoir, locking away vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Clouds, composed of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, play a vital role in regulating Earth's climate by influencing the amount of solar radiation that reaches the surface. The cloud phase significantly impacts the surface energy balance as liquid water clouds reflect more radiation than ice clouds.
Learn about the Borealis Mud Volcano on the Arctic seafloor and its role in maintaining biodiversity, which is driven by methane emissions.
Good news, folks: the off-road-minded customizers at Arctic Trucks have just dropped an extra-badass version of the latest Toyota Land Cruiser the company calls the “AT37.” Even better news: it’s going to be available for purchase here in the U.S.
There will be light snow in both your Tuesday and Wednesday morning commutes. An arctic blast will follow Thursday, but a quick warmup is due to close out the work week on Friday.
Winter calving season is here, and that means more baby livestock are stumbling on ranches across the state.With the possibility of another arctic air mass in t
Additional snow showers or snow squalls may move in later in the day, which could play a role in Wednesday's evening commute. Between the early-morning snow and the evening snow showers, there will be a long period on Wednesday when it will not be snowing.
Denmark to increase military spending in Arctic by $2 billion - as Trump sets his sights on Greenland - ‘We must face the fact that there are serious challenges regarding security and defense in the Arctic and North Atlantic,
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the country has received substantial support from fellow European nations as she seeks support to counter United States President Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland.
STOCKHOLM - An opinion poll indicated on Tuesday that 85% of Greenlanders do not wish their Arctic island - a semi-autonomous Danish territory - to become a part of the United States, Danish daily Berlingske reported.