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Scientists on board an Arctic expedition report that large sections of sea ice are 50 percent thinner than they were only six years ago.

"Unusual atmospheric conditions set up wind patterns that compressed the sea ice, loaded it into the Transpolar Drift Stream, and then sped its flow out of the Arctic."

It has recently been discovered that the Arctic contains a massive quantity of oil under its icy sheets. It seems that a race has broken out between the United States and Russia

Due to the unprecedented and unexpected warm temperatures that have been recorded in the High Arctic during this past summer, researchers at Queens College, Canada who are working on a climate change project, have decided to completely revise their predictions.

This machine performs so well, no ATV rider would turn it away!

The northern Chukchi Cap is one of the ice-covered regions of the Arctic Ocean. There is very little known about the sea floor in this area.

It has recently been discovered that the Arctic contains a massive quantity of oil under its icy sheets. It seems that a race has broken out between the United States and Russia

Arctic sea ice seems to have reached its minimum for 2007 on Sept. 16 and according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado at Boulder this minimum is shattering all previous lows acquired by satellite records beginning 30 years ago.

The Arctic region has the most sensitive climate zone on Earth and what happens here can have wide-ranging effects on the climate around the Earth.

Researchers at the University of Washington report that some parts of the Arctic Ocean saw surface water temperatures up to 9 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than average this past summer.

New estimates of Arctic energy reserves are likely to spur interest, and territorial claims.

According to Pier System, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that a C-130 left Barrow, Alaska today on a trip to fly 1,183 miles. It was headed to the North Pole. The flight is part of an overall task to increase Arctic orientation flights.

The holiday season is now entering its early days. However, with all those lists being sent to Santa Claus, who lives in the North Pole, one begins to wonder where future children will have to send their Christmas lists should the Arctic ice cap ever completely melt away.

A few weeks ago, a Russian scientific team planted a flag claiming a nugget of the Arctic's thawing resources. Canada followed suit by setting up a permanent port in the Inuit-populated territory of Nunavut, a recently acquired Canadian providence. Who owns the Arctic?

The Power and Interest Report has published a new intelligence brief on the effect of Arctic territory claims on the Law of the Sea Treaty debate.

It has recently been discovered that the Arctic contains a massive quantity of oil under its icy sheets. It seems that a race has broken out between the United States and Russia

Research teams aboard two Arctic icebreaker expeditions in 2005 and 2007 found giant waves of mud along the sea floor, as well as evidence of past undersea glaciers that scraped huge gouges into the bottom.

At it's best the, Arctic sources would deliver a combined 3 million barrels of oil per day, merely a drop in the bucket of our daily oil consumption, of 20 million barrels.

In northern Finland, snow is measured not in inches but in feet. It's a place where reindeer herds thrive and traditional Lapland costume is elfish in color and design. Have an urge to cross the Arctic Circle? Do it in Finland.

This is a album review of the debut CD from Arctic Monkeys, a group hailed in England as the next Oasis.

Are there some positives to come from global warming? Maybe Arctic oil could be used to help meet global energy demands. Also new shipping routes might be opened through the Arctic.

Filled with impressive footage, this story about life and death in the Arctic turns politically correct during the second half of the film.

The Arctic Monkeys are a new-wave Brit band influenced by past late and greats; I wanted to capture this essence in my review.

Thinning sea ice is projected to shrink by 50 percent by the end of the century, affecting Arctic species such as polar bears, seals and caribou according to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.

The Canadian Arctic Ayles Ice Shelf collapsed without anyone noticing until December 2006. A satellite image of the collapse was caught on August 13, 2005. What happened in 2005? How does a whole world miss a collapsing ice shelf? Look back to the events of 2005.

Arctic Monkeys have released the second album that extends beyond anyone's expectations. Their sound has expanded like the first few moments after the big bang and not a single hand remains raised in speculation at the end of the record

NASA has begun testing on the new autonomous lunar rovers, as arctic conditions are ideal for testing. These new rovers are the first autonomous rovers to be put onto the moon by the United States.

This move has outraged the United Nations as they try to explain that the Arctic Circle does not belong to anyone.

Two Canadian scientists report that ponds in the high Arctic are evaporating due to climate change.

A team of researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will set on in July to search for life deep in the Arctic Ocean.

Should we drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife? The author takes a look at this controversial issue.

"Everything has changed dramatically in the watershed we observed...It's something we'd envisioned for the future - but to see it happening now is quite remarkable."

Animations of data collected since 1979 show the reasons for and extent of the scientists' concern. New questions about the interactions of sea ice, ocean temperature and atmospheric temperature have arisen pursuant to the sudden speed-up of sea ice decline.

Rescue operations to be practiced.

There is a very interesting, and dominant specie of Warblers which spend can be found both in the Northern Hemisphere in Alaska, and in Asia in different seasons of the year.

Spend some time at this national historic site.

Environmentalists say no, conservative politicians say yes. Is drilling the real issue?

The U.S. Minerals Management Service this week plans to sell oil and gas drilling leases for the Chukchi Sea off the Alaska coast.

Gentry Student, a recipient of Earthwatch Institutes 2007 Student Challenge Awards, returns home.

This article describes about the top ten attractions of Fairbanks, Alaska in a vivid manner.

The cause of this troublesome temperature change is global warming, a phenomena brought on by the overuse and burning of fossil fuels and emissions from automobiles.

End of worlders rejoice. Bush's inattention to global warming may make your dreams come true.

A quick look at some hot new hip acts from around the world. This review features the new English proto-punk pop band The Artic Monkeys.

Toothpaste, everyone has to use it however do we have to stick to the traditional toothpaste? Is there something out there that can reach towards a healthier dental checkup and is eco-friendly?

As the new year just gets off to a start, it is a devastating time for the families and friends of 36 lost lives to the first winter storm of the new year.

The disadvantages of digging for oil in Alaska.

A multi-institution study finds that much of the methane to enter the atmosphere suddenly at the end of the last ice age might have come from arctic lakes created as permafrost melted.

This article describes the city of Bodo, which is located in Norway. Bodo is a harbor city located above the Arctic Circle that is near many spectacular natural wonders.

Canadian National Parks - Northwest Territories - Over 12,000 kilometers of Arctic wilderness.

In January 1925, a diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska. Cut off from the world by Arctic weather, the only way to save the town was to send precious anti-toxin serum 674 miles through blizzards, gales, and subzero temperatures by dog sled.

Global Warming is a frightening fact of our lives. We've already been witness to much devastation caused by Global Warming; we've seen severe droughts and wildfires,extremely strong hurricanes, heat waves in Europe, receding glaciers and a melting Arctic Ice cap.

This article discusses what a Plesiosaurus is, including a description of its features and how it is classified and talks about why they are currently popular in light of finds in the Norwegian arctic.

The first manned moon landing was the United States Apollo 11 mission. The United States made no claim of ownership.

When the first Arctic explorers starting venturing north they encountering numerous problems. Not the least of them being that their flimsy wooden ships kept sinking when they ran into the inevitable ice pack.

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Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announces that polar bears will be placed on list of threatened species but Arctic drilling will continue.

The ocean is huge in Endless Ocean. You will find yourself swimming in small lagoons, caves, arctic waters, and deep deep diving areas.

Qiviut is the underwool of the Arctic Musk Ox. Eight times warmer than sheep's wool, and light as air. If you live in a cold climate, you won't regret purchasing garments knitted from Qiviut!

The black-legged Kittiwake is not easy to spot, and it only lives in a couple of places making it harder to find. The black-legged Kittiwake only breeds a handful of places along the Arctic and Sub arctic coasts in Canada and Alaska.

We had traveled to Europe several times before, but never this far North. We were going way above the Arctic Circle. Visions of Santa Claus, reindeer and polar bears peppered the imagination.

Iceland is possibly one of the least understood regions of our world. Many think that Iceland, because of its name, is a cold and barren place. It is near the Arctic Circle and the warm waters of the Gulf stream travel around the island to warm it.

National Park visitors have long been in love with the panoramic landscape of Denali, and for good reason. The scenery is an artful blend of arctic forest, grassland, lakes, rivers, and of course Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest peak.

From the first frames of this understated little film, the audience is captivated by the lush photography and the eerie beauty of the South Arctic, the coldest place on earth. As Morgan Freeman's voice rolls over you with its rich warm tones . . .

An examination into the theory that rising gas prices are connected to the desire of oil companies and the Bush administration to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The standard bearer of this monster plant angle came in 1951 when Howard Hawks brought us "The Thing", a brilliant adaptation of the John W. Campbell story about a shape-shifting alien invader who terrorizes an Antarctic military base (Arctic in the movie).

When your area is hit with an arctic blast that cancels all plans and conspires to keep you locked in doors, cuddle up with a warm blanket, a cup of hot cocoa and a stack of movies to pass the day away!

a mini review of the Alaskan oil pipeline dream that turned into a monster con job between the US gov and the drillers and the American people.

A group of Inuit from above the Arctic Circle traveled to Washington D.C. to try and get the US government to place limits on greenhouse gas emissions. They say this pollution threatens their way of life.

Two researchers, starting a trip to the Arctic to take photographic evidence, were forced to turn back when temperatures more than 100 degrees below zero gave one of the women frostbite on three toes.

Is all of this Arctic air giving you the blues? Here are 7 easy ways to beat the winter depression.

Recently discovered in a river delta on Ellesmere Island in Arctic Canada, Tiktaalik, the missing link. With the discovery of Tiktaalik the gap in the "fish tetrapod transition" is severely narrowed.

The Norwegian Government and the Global Crop Diversity Trust have unveiled plans for the Svalbard Arctic Seed Vault. The Vault has been designed to protect seeds in the face of global warming.

Two environmental activists -- terrorists to some -- were rescued from the Arctic Ocean by a Japanese whaler, later to pursue and attack the same vessel with acid and smoke bombs, injuring two crew members.

The Alaskan wilderness is one of America's most popular vacation destinations, with good reason. Regardless of what activities you fancy, Denali National Park and Preserve offers enjoyable activities for all.

Global warming is not a theory; it's a fact. Greenhouse gases and the resulting changes in the earth's climate will cause considerable damage to our ecosystem as well as human health risks, unless we act now.

The show that leaves you scratching your head answered some big questions but still left you scratching.

President Bush's 2006 State of the Union Address was not successful. It focused mainly on appeasing lawmakers and citizens, but did not provide the radically new ideas needed to revitalize his presidency.

drilling for oil is a very controversial topic that needs to be addressed. I debate the pro and cons of drilling in ANWR, Alaska

A look at how Shelley's allegory responds to such contemporary issues as race, violence, and disenfranshisement.

What you bring and how it's packed is extremely important on a kayak trip. Here are some pointers on things you will need.

An overview of The West Wing, Season 4, on DVD, including an episode by episode guide.

Telling the tale of a Norwegian vacation, the story delves into the temperate laws of the country and the resulting moonshine industry. It also looks at practical travel aspects such as food and lodging.

Are auto manufacturers exerting an honest effort to present the world with an urgently needed alternative, or are they simply toying around with a new sales ploy?

Help you students learn about bullroarers and have them make their own!

Because the earth's axis of rotation is inclided to it its orbit, sunlight hits North America directly during the northern summer and indirectly during winter. During our summer sunlight also lasts longer than in winter. These effects cause the seasons.

How to find new music on the Internet and learning about indie rock blogs.

MySpace.com has been attracting a lot of media attention these days. From prosecutors, counselors to worried parents, everyone seems to be after a mystery named "myspace.com". So what is myspace.com and why are we worried about teens who use it?

The facts of the devastation that global warming has on our planet. Information on the irreversible damage and possible extinction of the plants and animals of earth. Tips on how to become more environmentally aware.

Thought commercial whaling was gone for good? Think again. Japan and Norway want it back, regardless of what even their own people think or whom it might hurt.

Senators and Representatives waste billions of dollars annualy on projects in their home states and districts.

A Republican bill pushed through congress is under constant fired from outraged environmental groups who claim the bill's creator, U.S. Rep. Richard Pombo, has destroyed decades of protection in a single shot.

This is for all who have lost to death's merciless grasp, everyone they love.

Human beings discharge hundreds of thousands of tons of waste into the oceans every day.

If you believe conspiracy theorists, the weather is not only out of our hands, but in the hands of someone else. But that's just an excuse to avoid cleaning up the environment.

2006 marks the 50th anniversary of several classic science fiction movies, and summer weekends are the ideal time to watch these movies, with a bucket of popcorn and a suspension of disbelief. These movies paved the way for the classic TV shows of today.

With the approach of the Summer Solstice (June 21), my thoughts turn toward summertime fun! The Red Cross would like your summer to be safe and healthy, and they have a list of tips for keeping your families free from harm.

The Fender Stratocaster has been a staple of American rock and roll music since the late '50s. The following is my review of the Mexican made Fender Standard Fat Strat.

San Diego shines. The weather is consistently good and you won't run out of sightseeing options. As one long-time resident said, "What's not to like?"

When you first to come to Philadelphia, the first thing you will notice is the rich and diverse culture. From the Italian market where you can sample everything Italian to Little China town where many of the cities Asian population go for a taste of home.