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Tag: Greenland
‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of a Purchase Draws Derision
Residents of the semiautonomous Danish territory were apoplectic, and Denmark gave a chilly reception to the president’s idea.
‘Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of Buying Greenland Draws Derision
Residents of the semiautonomous Danish territory were apoplectic, and Denmark gave a chilly reception to the president’s idea.
What Worries Iceland? A World Without Ice. It Is Preparing.
As rising temperatures drastically reshape Iceland’s landscape, businesses and the government are spending millions for survival and profit.
One Thing You Can Do: Beat the Heat Efficiently
Also this week, a sand surplus in Greenland and New York’s climate resolution.
Soaring Temperatures Speed Up Spring Thaw on Greenland’s Ice Sheet
Temperatures in Greenland have been as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, helping fuel a pulse of melting across much of the ice sheet surface.
Who Were the Ancestors of Native Americans? A Lost People in Siberia, Scientists Say
Genetic analysis of ancient teeth and bones suggests Native Americans largely descend from a vanished group called the Ancient Paleo-Siberians.
Greenland’s Melting Ice Nears a ‘Tipping Point,’ Scientists Say
With the Arctic warming rapidly, ice loss in Greenland is accelerating and may soon be a major factor in rising sea levels, according to a new study.