Tag: Permafrost Thaw

World’s northernmost airport built on Arctic ice now melting amid climate change

The Melting Reality: Svalbard Airport’s Uncertain Future in the Face of Climate Change One of the world’s most extreme airports, Norway’s Svalbard Airport, is at risk of disappearing. Located on the Arctic ice of the Svalbard archipelago, this airport serves as a vital lifeline for the remote community of Longyearbyen. However, the very ice it […]

Arctic groundwater is pumping harmful carbon into the ocean

Arctic Groundwater: A Silent Carbon Culprit Impacting Ocean Health Arctic groundwater flowing into the ocean could be posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems by contributing to the increase of carbon in ocean surface waters. This alarming phenomenon not only jeopardizes the delicate balance of the Arctic environment but also has far-reaching implications for global […]

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