The 2,000-acre fire and others north of the Brooks Range fit a pattern of increasing wildfires in the treeless landscape.

There could be ripple effects. Scientists raise red flag after discovering concerning trend with plants in Arctic: 'An early warning signal' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Arctic is rapidly changing from the climate crisis, with no "new normal," scientists warn.; Wildfires and permafrost thaw ...

Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way to its northerly coast with the ...

The Arctic tundra contains a number of low shrubs and sedges as well as reindeer mosses, liverworts, grasses, lichens, and around 400 types of flowers.

Trapped by ice and molded by genes, the Norwegian lemming split from its Siberian cousin just 35,000 years ago, a new study ...

Discover the top 10 largest national parks in the U.S., dominated by Alaska's vast wilderness. Explore their unique ...

The Arctic tundra is located around the north pole in the extreme northern hemisphere. This area experiences low precipitation, less than 10 inches yearly (mostly in the form of snow), ...