Brave New Arctic: Sea ice has yet to form off of Siberia, worrying scientists

The original version of this article, by Sharon Guynup, appeared on Mongabay.At this time of year, in Russia’s far north Laptev Sea, the sun hovers near the horizon during the day, generating little warmth, as the region heads towards months of polar night. By late September or early October, the sea’s shallow waters should be a vast, … Continue reading Brave New Arctic: Sea ice has yet to form off of Siberia, worrying scientists