Greenland
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Greenland ice has shrunk beyond return, study finds
Environment
August 16, 2020
‘Canary in the coal mine’: Greenland ice has shrunk beyond return, study finds
Greenland’s ice sheet may have shrunk past the point of return, with the ice likely to melt away no matter…
Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels
Environment
December 11, 2019
Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels
The Arctic has experienced its second warmest year since 1900, according to a report published Tuesday, raising fears over low…
High above Greenland glaciers, NASA looks into melting ocean ice
Environment
August 26, 2019
High above Greenland glaciers, NASA looks into melting ocean ice
Skimming low over the gleaming white glaciers on Greenland’s coast in a modified 1940s plane, three NASA scientists, led by…
Trump scraps Denmark visit after Danes say Greenland not for sale
World
August 21, 2019
Trump scraps Denmark visit after Danes say Greenland not for sale
US President Donald Trump Tuesday postponed a planned visit to Denmark after Danish officials insisted its autonomous territory of Greenland…
Trump confirms interest in buying Greenland
World
August 19, 2019
Trump confirms interest in buying Greenland
US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed his interest in buying Greenland, but said it was not a priority for…
‘Iceberg Corridor’ sparks tourist boom on Canada’s east coast
World
August 2, 2019
‘Iceberg Corridor’ sparks tourist boom on Canada’s east coast
At dusk, tourists marvel at the sensational collapse of an iceberg at the end of its long journey from Greenland…
Arctic could face another scorching annus horribilis
Environment
June 19, 2019
Arctic could face another scorching annus horribilis
Scientists say 2019 could be another annus horribilis for the Arctic with record temperatures already registered in Greenland — a…
Greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit new high: UN
Environment
November 22, 2018
Greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit new high: UN
The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have hit a new record high,…
In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy
Environment
December 23, 2015
In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy
As the world struggles to limit climate change, some people in Greenland hope to cash in on rising temperatures with…
NASA says 97% of Greenland’s surface thawed in July
Environment
July 26, 2012
NASA says 97% of Greenland’s surface thawed in July
For a few days this month, NASA's images of the Greenland ice sheet turned red, indicating that for a while,…