Environment

Scientists warn that melting sea ice may have pushed the Arctic Ocean past a tipping point, potentially reshaping marine life.

Japanese researchers have devised a satellite‑based method to estimate Arctic sea ice thickness, improving monitoring of the region’s ice conditions.

Oil and gas companies operating in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge threaten polar bears and other wildlife, as the 1.56‑million‑acre protected area faces industrial development.

The World Meteorological Organization projects the Arctic will warm by almost 1.7 °C by 2030, raising concerns of a severe drought and record‑setting temperatures in the coming five years.

The tanker Christophe de Margerie completed the Northern Sea Route's first passage of 2026, navigating thick ice while all involved carriers and infrastructure remain under sanctions.

The new floating nuclear unit demonstrates Russia's ability to supply carbon‑free power to remote Arctic mining operations, marking a step toward expanding nuclear‑based offshore energy.

Scientists warn the Arctic Ocean may have crossed a dangerous ecological tipping point around 2009, potentially altering the region’s climate, sea‑ice, and ecosystems.

Spring whaling in Utqiagvik is delayed by unusual ice, impacting the community’s food security and cultural practices.

Arctic Allies in NATO issued a joint statement on Arctic security, aligning five member states on defense priorities.

The LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie traverses the Northern Sea Route for the first time this year, carrying sanctioned gas from Arctic LNG 2 toward Asian markets amid thick ice conditions.

A coalition of 127 stakeholders urges the European Union not to allow supply crisis to push ahead with new Arctic oil and gas projects, citing slow progress and risks.

A tanker successfully navigated the Northern Sea Route this year for the first time, even as thick ice remained on the water, underscoring evolving Arctic ice conditions that impact shipping routes.

Rapid sea ice loss—termed the Arctic 'death spiral'—threatens walruses by eroding their ice platforms, signaling severe climate impacts in the region.

The study proposes novel remediation strategies for petroleum‑contaminated soils in the Arctic and sub‑Arctic, aiming to improve environmental recovery where oil extraction has left persistent pollution.

Loss of sea ice has sharply reduced a key nutrient, disrupting plankton, fish, seabird and marine populations in the Arctic.

Digital producer Casey Kuhn details how rising temperatures are reshaping the daily lives and future prospects of people living in the Arctic.

Anchorage Daily News opinion piece argues that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council should close the loophole allowing midwater pollock trawlers to bottom‑trawl, protecting seafloor ecosystems and Alaska tribal fisheries.

Sampension joins 127 signatories in an open letter urging the EU to oppose further Arctic oil and gas projects, citing climate and environmental concerns.

Climate‑driven sea‑ice loss may have pushed the Arctic Ocean past an irreversible chemical tipping point, shattering the food chain that supports Arctic marine life.

Scientists report that the Arctic Ocean’s nitrate depletion has crossed a tipping point, threatening the food web from fish to whales and raising concerns it may not rebound.

Ringed seals play a pivotal ecological role and are a staple food source for Inuit communities across the Arctic.

Scientists have found that rapid Arctic sea‑ice loss has triggered a permanent decline in nitrate, weakening the region’s food chain and carbon‑sink capacity.