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Thinning Antarctic ice shelf finally crumbles after heatwave

An East Antarctica ice shelf disintegrated this month following a period of extreme heat in the region, according to scientists.

Reuters

The Guardian view on record-breaking Arctic temperatures: do look up

Editorial: A heatwave at the north pole and collapsed Antarctic ice shelf are reminders to redouble our efforts, and focus on climate

The Guardian - UK

We've discovered why some whales stop feeding in response to the sound of sonar

In September 2002, a number of beaked whales were stranded and killed in the Canary Islands during a NATO naval exercise. It was the first time we started to get a real understanding of the negative effects of sonar sounds on cetaceans, which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.

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Galloway and Crossmichael will always be home for Anne Carstairs

Anne Carstairs has been around the world for her professional and voluntary work but is always happiest beside the River Dee

Daily Record

Alaska air pollution holds clues for other Arctic climates

In the pristine expanse of Alaska’s interior lies a dirty secret: some of the most polluted winter air in the United States can be found in and around Fairbanks

The Independent UK

Polar regions record 'absurd' high temperatures: Weather quirk or unprecedented bad news?

Late last week, temperatures broke all records in both Antarctica and the Arctic, with temperatures up to 40°C above the seasonal average not far from the South Pole. According to experts, these high-levels could be linked to the variations of 'atmospheric rivers', as the role of climate change still has…

France 24

Office manager claims he saw alien spaceship above Arctic Ocean - others see MJ

The thrilled 32-year-old ended up arguing with people who thought it was 'Jesus ascending'

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BBC and Met Office predict when Scotland's good weather to last before Arctic blast

Scots have been warned to make the most of the weather for now.

Daily Record

Met Office statement as freezing Arctic air to replace warm temperatures

The Met Office and BBC weather have predicted the warm weather will soon be gone and wintry showers may hit

Nottingham Post

BBC and Met Office weather: How long the warm weather last before Arctic air brings 'freezing' conditions

Make the most of the spring weather as wintry conditions are on the way

Wales Online

My streaming gem: why you should watch Arctic

The latest in our series of writers highlighting lesser-known films available to stream is a recommendation for a tough Mads Mikkelsen survival thriller

The Guardian - US

NATO Arctic drill takes on new significance after Russia invasion of Ukraine

The scenario for the NATO military exercise in the Arctic circle has been similar for years now: Norway is attacked by a fictional country, triggering the alliance's collective defense clause and leading to troops from the United States and more than a dozen partners coming to the defense of the…

Reuters

Canada's Arctic security moves to forefront after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ottawa (AFP) - After the West broke off cooperation with Russia in the Arctic over its invasion of Ukraine, Canada is now scrambling to fortify defenses of what its top general called "NATO's northern flank."

AFP

Arctic sea ice could hit maximum extent ‘much earlier’ than usual

Some stations reported winter temperatures 30C warmer than usual with situation echoed in Antarctica

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

'Freakish' heatwaves at both of Earth's poles leaves climate scientists baffled

Data from the Antarctic showed on average the continent was around 4.8C warmer than recorded between 1970 and 2000 while the Arctic was up 3.3C, leaving experts baffled

AFP

Stranded in the Arctic, ex-KGB officer's superyacht may set off soon

Narvik (Norway) (AFP) - An ultra-luxurious yacht owned by a Russian oligarch and former KGB officer may soon be on its way again after weeks of being refused fuel by Norwegians.

The New Daily

What’s driving record heatwaves in Antarctica and the Arctic, and how they’ll affect wildlife

Heatwaves are bizarre at any time in Antarctica, but particularly now at the equinox as Antarctica is about to descend into winter darkness.

The Conversation

Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously. Here’s what’s driving them, and how they’ll impact wildlife

Record-breaking heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47℃ and 30℃ higher than normal.

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ABC News

Antarctic and Arctic heat records have been smashed. What's going on?

Temperature records have been sent tumbling simultaneously in parts of Antarctica and the Arctic. Here's what's happening.

The Guardian - AU

Extremes of 40C above normal: what’s causing ‘extraordinary’ heating in polar regions?

Antarctic and Arctic temperatures have shocked researchers. How unusual are they and what are the consequences?

The Guardian - UK

Heatwaves at both of Earth’s poles alarm climate scientists

Antarctic areas reach 40C above normal at same time as north pole regions hit 30C above usual levels

The Guardian - UK

Ex-minister who warned on sanctions works for oil trader linked to Russia

Alan Duncan’s employer Vitol has stake in vast Arctic exploration project backed by the Putin regime

The Hindu

India hopes for permanent presence in Arctic

India’s ‘Arctic Policy’ document was unveiled recently

Tribune News Service

Eastern Antarctica registers temperatures 70 degrees above normal, as ‘unprecedented heat wave’ baffles scientists

Temperatures 70 degrees above normal in eastern Antarctica have baffled scientists, who say that the “unprecedented heat wave” has already changed the way experts think about the Antarctic climate system.

The Independent UK

Hot poles: Antarctica, Arctic 70 and 50 degrees above normal

Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal

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