Climate change: Arctic temperatures are 12°F above 1990s ‘norm’

The Arctic’s sweltering 2020 continues in earnest with temperatures last weekend reaching more than 5° (12°F) above the norm for the 1990s.   This alarming recording, from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanlayzer, is an average figure for the entire Arctic, an area measuring some 7.7 million square miles. In some isolated pockets, the temperature is … Read more

Arctic temperatures are 12°F above normal for 1990s

The Arctic’s sweltering 2020 continues in earnest with temperatures last weekend reaching more than 5° (12°F) above the norm for the 1990s.   This alarming recording, from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanlayzer, is an average figure for the entire Arctic, an area measuring some 7.7 million square miles. In some isolated pockets, the temperature is … Read more

UK weather: Britain braces for a cold snap as Arctic winds send mercury plummeting

Britain braces for a cold snap as Arctic winds send mercury plummeting as low as -5C in Scotland with frost across England this week and 60mph gales Parts of Britain are braced for a chilly week ahead as winds continue to blow in from the Arctic Mercury will plummet with widespread icy conditions in Scotland … Read more

Britain prepares for Arctic blast with strong winds and torrential rain

Britain prepares for Arctic blast with strong winds and torrential rain expected in the North from TONIGHT as experts predict ‘the coldest winter since the early 2010s’ From this evening, there will be blustery showers in the North, with the heaviest across northern Scotland The Met Office is expecting frost and fog to hit the … Read more

Climate: Melting of light-coloured Arctic sea ice is accelerating global warming

Global warming is being accelerated by the melting of light-coloured Arctic sea ice — which exposes more ‘dark’ ocean water to absorb more sunlight, a study warned. Researchers from Germany found that this process forms a ‘vicious circle’ of positive feedback — one that could lead to an additional temperature rise of 0.77°F (0.43°C). The consequences … Read more

Arctic air will sweep a chill across UK with parts of Scotland set for snow and below zero freeze

Arctic air will sweep a chill across UK tonight with parts of Scotland set for snow and below zero freeze – with Autumnal 12C sun and showers to last all week Temperatures across UK are set to plummet to near freezing this weekend due to cold north-westerly wind Parts of Scotland are expected to see … Read more

Royal Navy chief warns ‘assertive’ China could exploit ARCTIC sea routes due to climate change

China could exploit new sea routes opened up in the Arctic as the ice caps melt, the head of the navy warned today. First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said the impact of climate change was of ‘concern’, as he warned of a ‘resurgent’ Russia and an ‘increasingly assertive’ China. Speaking aboard HMS Prince of … Read more

From UFO treehouses to ice hotels – and bone chilling Arctic baths, Sweden’s cool all year round!

For a stunning break less than three hours from the UK, Sweden offers a wealth of experiences to enjoy at any time of the year, whether you want to explore on foot, drive through spectacular scenery or simply relax in a luxury spa.  Here are some of the best you can book this autumn. SPOT THE … Read more

Floating on an Arctic ice floe to highlight climate change, it’s Brritain’s answer to Greta Thunberg

Floating on an Arctic ice floe to highlight climate change, it’s Brrritain’s answer to Greta Thunberg – and clearly has the eye for promoting her cause! Myra-Rose Craig, 18, from Somerset, mounted a solitary protest on an ice floe She was participating in Greta Thunberg’s global campaign Fridays for Future Her journey was part of … Read more