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A warming atmosphere is creating concern in the Arctic Circle and on the continent of Antarctica. The Arctic Report Card shows high temperatures, shrinking sea ice and extreme melting events are transforming the region. At the opposite pole, in Antarctica, a key ice shelf that sits in front of the Thwaites Glacier could break up much sooner than expected — within 5 years. William Brangham reports.

Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.

Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.

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Is the canary in the coal mine of climate change. abcs james longman traveled there. >> reporter: greenland. the worlds largest island. known for its vast tundra and mammoth glaciers. the ice in the arctic is crucial to regulate the temperatures of the world. richard washington is a professor of climate science at the university of oxford, and he tells us to take note of one small, but very important element of our day. its raining, when really it should be snowing. whats it like for you being h...

The increased tectonic and volcanic activity is linked to the melting of the ice sheet, whose loss means more quakes. Things are expected to stabilize unless another ice age comes.

A three-year, $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense will support the university’s Rural Education Center and associated programs that encourage middle and high schoolers to pursue STEM careers.

STEM-recruitment program a partnership with K-State

STEM-recruitment program a partnership with K-State

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