Oldest National Park in Europe
Established in 1909, Sarek in Sweden is Europe’s oldest national park.
Melting Glaciers and Larger Lakes
A global survey that used satellite data has determined that overall, glacial lakes have increased in volume almost 50% since 1990.
World’s Biggest Iceberg
Iceberg A-76 is about the size of the state of Rhode Island with an area of 1,667 square miles.
Why Is Antarctica’s Snow Turning Green?
The coasts of the northern Antarctic Peninsula are seasonally turning green, orange, and red – all thanks to microscopic algae.
Coastal Ice Loss is Outpacing Mainland Ice Gains on Both Antarctica and Greenland
A recent study has confirmed that the coastal ice loss is much greater than the mainland ice gain on both Antarctica and Greenland.