Topic: Arctic

Topic

Weatherwatch: How increased Arctic shipping affects cloud formation

Shipping routes opened by climate change mean more industrial pollutants in the air The gradual reduction in Arctic ice has started to open up new shipping routes, with marine traffic increasing by about 40% over the past 12 years. All these ships leave trails of pollutants in the air, which are already having a measurable climate effect. Aerosol particles in engine exhaust act as nuclei for water droplets, promoting cloud formation. Like aircraft, ships may leave contrails behind them in the sky. Continue reading...

18 Sept 2026, 14:06 UTC

Science

Back-to-back Arctic storms can double sea ice loss

Scientists have found that Arctic cyclones become especially destructive when several strike one after another. These storm clusters cause about twice as much sea ice loss as isolated cyclones, with impacts that persist roughly two and a half times longer. As Arctic ice becomes thinner and weaker, the damage from these storms appears to be increasing, potentially creating a feedback loop that accelerates future ice loss.

18 Sept 2026, 13:06 UTC

World

EU seeks Arctic strategy amid growing power rivalry

Russia's aggression, Trump's threats against Greenland and the race for critical raw materials are pushing the Arctic to the top of Europe's agenda.

18 Sept 2026, 11:15 UTC

Science

Scientists just discovered why Arctic sea ice moves so strangely

Arctic sea ice may move in unexpected ways because individual ice floes are constantly colliding and transferring energy. Researchers found that this simple process can explain several long-standing mysteries about how quickly the ice moves and spreads.

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC