Posts Tagged: "Arctic"

The Arctic: A New Travel Frontier

by Rosalie Quattrone » 16 October 2016 at 10:41 pm

The United States Navy predicts that the Arctic Region will be “ice-free” by 2030. Though this date is hotly debated, it is difficult to argue that the ice is melting. For the first time in history, mainstream travel enthusiasts can explore an environment previously inaccessible. For those with wanderlust, there is no greater thrill than […]

New Life Brings Evidence of Global Warming

by Ethical Traveler » 2 October 2004 at 9:05 pm

Scientists recently discovered new evidence of the trend toward global warming. Blue mussels, which normally favor warm water, were found 800 miles from the North Pole, where they have not been recorded for a thousand years. In Canada, Inuit reported seeing robins for the first time. “The climate is changing fast,” said Geir Johnsen of […]