Irreversible warming tipping point may have been triggered: Arctic mission chief

The tipping point for irreversible global warming may have already been triggered, the scientist who led the biggest-ever expedition to the Arctic has warned.

Strange phenomenon under Africa threatens to flip Earth’s magnetic field

Earth’s magnetic field is decaying at such a rapid rate that scientists think the poles may flip. New research shows the most significant weakening is happening under Africa, in an area called the ‘South Atlantic Anomaly.’

Cold air sinks across Europe: predictions also indicate heavy snowfall across Bosnia Herzegovina

Winter has come very early to many parts of Europe, with cold air spreading a long way south, bringing snow, or the risk of it, to many areas.

Chinese delegation to attend 3rd Arctic Circle Conference

A Chinese delegation will attend the 3rd Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Moscow allocated 205 million rubles for the North Pole drifting station

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree allocating over 205 million rubles ($4 million) to invest into North Pole drifting station's operation in the Arctic, the government press service said on Monday.