The Arctic is rapidly changing from the climate crisis, with no "new normal," scientists warn. Wildfires and permafrost thaw are making the tundra emit more carbon than it absorbs. From beaver ...
Arctic tundra, a frozen treeless biome which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHGs) which are the primary drivers of global warming, ...
In this paper, we highlight the importance of biotic processes in amplifying or diminishing feedback loops between tundra ecosystems and the climate system. In doing so, we hope to guide future ...
The Arctic tundra, with its infinite horizons and icy ... which not only offer a unique ecosystem but also an unparalleled hiking experience. This piece explores the magic of these trails and ...
The Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon dioxide ... emphasizing numerous changes affecting both ecosystems and human communities. The thawing permafrost is a significant factor in this ...
For millennia, the Arctic tundra has helped stabilize global temperatures by storing carbon in the frozen ground. Wildfires have changed that, according to the latest Arctic Report Card released ...
From Alaska to Siberia, the Arctic is changing so rapidly that there is no "normal" there now, scientists warn. The consequences reach across the globe. The Arctic tundra now releases more carbon ...
After storing carbon dioxide for millennia in frozen soil, the Arctic tundra has now become a source of emissions. “Our observations now show that the Arctic tundra, which is experiencing ...