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The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of the Earth. It is characterised by its icy landscapes and extreme weather conditions. The region is home to unique wildlife, including polar bears and seals. Indigenous cultures, such as the Inuit, have thrived here for centuries. Climate change poses significant threats to this fragile ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Antarctic Treaty System

The Antarctic Treaty and related agreement, collectively called Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) regulate international relations with respect to Antarctica, Earth's only continent without a native population. For the...

 December 23, 2022

Desert Biome, Arctic and Alpine Tundra

The desert biome of the world covers more than one-third of its land area. The deserts stand out as unique regions, fascinating for survival techniques. Some desert plants,...

 December 20, 2022

Study: Arctic Warming is Causing Heat Waves in India

Heat waves, excessively hot weather accompanied by high humidity during the summer season of April and May are increasing and causing an unprecedented number of deaths across the...

 March 25, 2021

Arktika-M- Russia Launches Satellite to Monitor Climate in the Arctic

Russia has launched its space satellite Arktika-M on February 28 on a mission to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic. This launch is an effort to...

 March 1, 2021

What is Arctic’s Polar Vortex?

In the recent event, the Arctic's polar vortex is splitting into two and is moving southward. The Meteorologists predicts that the splitting of the polar vortex will result...

 January 15, 2021

India’s 40th Scientific Expedition to Antarctica

India has recently launched the 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica. The expedition has a 43-member team that embarked on the expedition upon the Russian ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy...

 January 5, 2021

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