North Pole

Scientists say ozone layer hole, discovered last month, over the Arctic region has healed itself

Scientists used the European Space Agency's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service to keep a track of the ozone hole.

Earth’s moving magnetic North Pole gets 'official' update as it accelerates towards Russia

The magnetic lines and North Pole now pinpoint the pole's most recent location after it's accelerated shift in recent years.

Santa Claus might not have reindeer to pull his sleigh because of climate change

Around 200 reindeer have been found dead from starvation 1,200 kilometres from the North Pole.

Microbes in the Tundras could blow the roof off global warming with their emissions

Microbes react very quickly — within five to seven years — to even slight changes in the climate.

Arctic air brings sub-zero misery to US Northeast after causing at least 12 deaths in Midwest

The Arctic cold has caused at least 12 deaths since Saturday across the Midwest. Some died in weather-related traffic accidents, others from apparent exposure to the elements.

Mercury plunges to 'life-threatening temperatures' in US midwest; Chicago makes special arrangements for homeless

A brutal cold wave hit the American Midwest on Wednesday, bringing temperatures lower than those in Antarctica, grounding flights, closing schools and businesses — and raising fears of hypothermia.

Dalai Lama says Tibet does not seek independence from China, but wants greater development

Tibet does not seek independence from China but wants greater development, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said.

Antarctica iceberg four times the size of London breaks away from shelf

A trillion-tonne iceberg, one of the largest ever recorded, has snapped off the West Antarctic ice shelf, scientists who have monitored the growing crack for years said on Wednesday.

Arctic temperature spikes to 30 degrees Celsius higher than normal, above freezing point of water

Arctic temperatures have spiked to reach unusually high levels. Weather monitoring buoys near the north pole recorded temperatures 30 degrees above normal.

Evidence of climate change? Nasa study shows ice-capped Arctic turning greener

Due to changing climate, Arctic regions of North America are getting greener, with almost a third of the land cover looking more like landscapes found in warmer ecosystems,