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
An Arctic blast is set to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the North from tonight with Britain also preparing for its coldest winter in eight years in the run-up to Christmas. After recent mild winters, this year is expected to be colder than average according to forecasters at The Weather Company, with the Met … Read more
Ancient reserves of the greenhouse gas methane trapped in ice for millions of years in the Arctic Ocean are being released into the atmosphere, researchers claim. The deposits of methane and other gases, dubbed hydrates, have previously been dubbed the ‘sleeping giants of the carbon cycle’. An international research team on a Russian ship spotted … Read more
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 of … Read more
A once-secret cave facility in Norway could be the next Arctic base for US Navy submarines, with final talks over a transfer of control over the base said to be underway. Senior American military officials have made multiple recent visits to the privately owned Olavsvern base near Tromso, and a deal to transfer control of … Read more
A once-secret cave facility in Norway could be the next Arctic base for US Navy submarines, with final talks over a transfer of control over the base said to be underway. Senior American military officials have made multiple recent visits to the privately owned Olavsvern base near Tromso, and a deal to transfer control of … Read more
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
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 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
British fighter jets and a warship have deployed to the Arctic Circle amid concerns Russia is exploiting new shipping lanes that are emerging as the ice caps melt. Two RAF Typhoons and the Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland were sent to the ‘High North’ to assert freedom of navigation rights. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said … Read more