Brown: I grew up in a Minnesota bog the size of New York City; I didn’t know it was special.
The Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnesota is considered to be one of the world’s most interesting natural places where you can ...
Six Nordic paintings that can help us rethink winter
Winter isn't all bad – these "sublime" landscapes of the frozen North from the turn of the 20th Century offer us a way into ...
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Boreal forests face increased wildfire threat as tree densities shift
Boreal forests encircle the cold, northern regions of our planet. They host a diverse set of species, regulate global climate by storing huge amounts of carbon in the trees and soils, and provide ...
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Droughts across the West are getting worse - and scientists warn it’s not going to get any better
warming climate extends the northern boreal forest growth season because vegetation growth there is dictated by lower temperatures instead of water availability. “But in the event of long-term ...
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After millennia as carbon dioxide sink, more than one-third of Arctic-boreal region is now a source
A synthesis of carbon flux and wildfire emissions data from across the Arctic-boreal zone between 2001-2020 found that 34 ...
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Slapstick, 'janky' puppets and ecology: Made-in-Yukon show finds an audience with its retro appeal
On the set of the made-in-Yukon series 'Northern Tails,' which uses hand puppets and comedy to tell stories about the ecology of the northern boreal forest. A new episode of the show is being ...
Thawing Permafrost Sparks Massive Carbon Release in the Arctic
Recent findings indicate that the Arctic's traditional role as a planetary cooling agent is faltering, with hotspots and ...