Special Report: What's Next for the Arctic?
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Nations Get Busy Inside the Arctic Circle
As ice retreats, countries are expanding military seaports, exploiting shipping lanes and exploring for oil and gas-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Air temperatures in the Arctic are driving system change
(University of Alaska Fairbanks) A new paper shows that air temperature is the 'smoking gun' behind climate change in the Arctic.
Scientists Track the Source of Soot That Speeds Arctic Melt
Heat-absorbing black carbon comes from fossil fuels in winter and biomass burning in summer-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Arctic Lakes Might Emit Less Carbon than Suspected
As northern landscapes warm, researchers are looking to understand the role of lakes in the carbon cycle-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com