Arctic melt linked to winter extremes in Europe

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 18:12

The record-breaking cold that gripped Europe this winter could be tied to a surprising culprit -- a steep decline in sea ice in Arctic following a warming of the polar region, scientists have claimed.

Arctic sea ice decline may be behind current cold

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 13:22

Shrinking arctic ice could be triggering widespread cold outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere in recent years.

Arctic changes could spell dire consequences

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 14:17

The first signs of dangerous climate change in the Arctic could spell dire consequences for the whole of humankind, scientists warn.

Arctic`s sea ice melt hits second-lowest level

Last Updated: Friday, October 7, 2011, 16:10

The extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean has dipped to the second-lowest level, narrowly missing a new record low.

Arctic sea ice hits second-lowest level

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 18:24

The extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean in September declined to the second-lowest on record, said experts.

Arctic Sea ice shrinks to second lowest level

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 08:27

Arctic Sea ice melted this summer to the second lowest level since record-keeping began more than 50 years ago, scientists reported Thursday, mostly blaming global warming.

Summer Arctic sea ice melt near record

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 08:30

Arctic sea ice this summer melted to a record low extent or will come a close second, two different research institutes said on Tuesday, confirming a trend which could yield an ice-free summer within a decade.

Arctic sea ice `falls to record low`

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 18:10

The total volume of Arctic sea ice fell to a record low last year, according to a new study.

No ice in Artic by 2030, warn scientists

Last Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 09:36

Arctic sea ice melted over the summer to cover the third smallest area on record.

Arctic sea ice melting faster: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 20:17

Arctic sea ice melted 50% faster than the average rate during May 2010.

Four ferries freed from Baltic Sea ice

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 13:01

A passenger ferry with nearly 1,000 people on board returned safely to the Stockholm harbour early Friday after having broken free from heavy pack ice that had trapped it for hours in the Baltic Sea of Sweden`s east coast, officials said.