Greenland Ice Sheet : Is it stable?

Greenland Ice Sheet : Is it stable?

12:05 | The Greenland Ice Sheet has been on a rapid downward spiral for at least a couple of decades, but in 2018 it seemed to begin recovering. This week we look at what happened and whether or not this is good news for the future.

Arctic Ice Loss – why we should care

Arctic Ice Loss – why we should care

13:55 | The earth’s ecosystems are constantly and relentlessly shifting as a result of the carbon that the human species spews out every year. One of the most influential and potentially catastrophic of these systems is the sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean.

Cold Rush? The Changing Arctic

Cold Rush? The Changing Arctic

14:41 | Will melting sea ice lead to a rush for development in the oil, gas and mineral rich Arctic ? Might this lead to conflict and to serious consequences for the environment?

Polar bears

Polar bears

5:13 | Dana Nuccitelli explains how global warming affects polar bears through its effect on melting sea ice. Different types of sea ice melting mean different impacts.