Fatal Thaw: The Sámi Fight to Preserve an Ancient Culture as the Arctic Warms

TakePart — The indigenous Scandinavian people are taking matters into their own hands to save the salmon and reindeer integral to their traditions.

Climate, Science, Arctic, Indigenous Peoples, Wildlife, FoodEmily J GertzNovember 30, 2015TakePart

A Toxic Threat Reaches a Remote Arctic Island

TakePart—Norwegian scientists find a landlocked population of Arctic char carries some of the highest levels of toxic persistent organic pollutants found above the Arctic Circle.

Arctic, Science, WildlifeEmily J GertzOctober 20, 2015TakePart

The U.S. and Russia Team Up to Save the Polar Bear

TakePart—Thanks to a 1973 treaty to preserve polar bears, several nations are cooperating on stopping climate change from decimating the iconic predator.

Arctic, Climate, Science, WildlifeEmily J GertzSeptember 4, 2015TakePart

See How Close Oil Drilling Will Get to Arctic Whales This Summer

TakePart—Environmental advocates say no safety requirements can measure up to the tough weather conditions in this remote area or prevent a potential oil spill from harming wildlife.

Arctic, Climate, Energy, Oceans, WildlifeEmily J GertzMay 13, 2015TakePart

Obama’s Arctic Wilderness Move Would Protect Endangered Polar Bears and Wolves

TakePart—Opening the Arctic Refuge oil and gas drilling is a cherished goal of powerful GOP lawmakers, but President Obama has asked Congress to keep the land wild.

Arctic, Climate, Energy, WildlifeEmily J GertzJanuary 26, 2015TakePart

Nine things you need to know about polar sea ice

The Guardian—If the total amount of ice on the planet’s surface remains the same, does it really matter where it is? Short answer: Yes.

Arctic, Climate, Oceans, Science, WildlifeEmily J GertzDecember 11, 2014Guardian

Does 'The Ocean Cleanup' Stand Up To Peer Review?

PopSci — Dutch engineer Boyan Slat has a plan to cull millions of tons of animal-killing plastic debris out of the world's oceans, called “The Ocean Cleanup.” But marine scientists have serious concerns about the project.

Image: Carol Meteyer, USGS

Environment, Oceans, Science, Technology, WildlifeEmily J GertzJuly 16, 2014Popular Science

Cat Parasite Found In Arctic Beluga Whales

Popular Science—As ice barriers melt, pathogens expand their ranges and find new hosts in the formerly inaccessible Arctic.

Arctic, Climate, Oceans, WildlifeEmily J GertzFebruary 18, 2014Popular Science

Fewer Reindeer, More Wildfires: Welcome To The Arctic In 2013

Popular Science—The Arctic's "new normal" includes more plants, less snow.

Arctic, Climate, Science, Oceans, WildlifeEmily J GertzDecember 13, 2013Popular Science