Arctic Ocean

Wind patterns in the ice pack that covers the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska on March 18, 2011.

Sea ice has hit new record lows at both poles

These are the smallest polar ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctic this time of year in the 38-year satellite record.

Sea ice has hit new record lows at both poles
"Kayaktivists" demonstrate in Seattle's Elliot Bay against the arrival last month of the Shell's massive Polar Pioneer oil rig, rising behind them above the city's waterfront. Shell is using Seattle as a staging area for its new offshore drilling operatio

The road to Arctic oil drilling runs through Seattle. People there are trying to block it.

The road to Arctic oil drilling runs through Seattle. People there are trying to block it.

Greenland's Future At Stake in Elections

Greenland's Future At Stake in Elections

Afghans Speak About Possible US and NATO Troop Withdrawal

Afghans Speak About Possible US and NATO Troop Withdrawal
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BP's Arctic drilling project continues

BP's Arctic drilling project continues
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Melting Arctic North Up for Grabs

The United Nations says that in 30 years, there may be no ice left in the Arctic if we don't do more to stop global warming. The Takeaway talks to Janos Pazstor of the UN's Climate Change Support Team and Anthony Russell of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Melting Arctic North Up for Grabs
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Did the United States lose a nuclear bomb under the ice in the Arctic Circle?

Did the United States lose a nuclear bomb under the ice in the Arctic Circle?
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Disputed arctic territory

The five Arctic nations are meeting today in Greenland to discuss sovereignty over the disputed Arctic territory which is thought to hold vast amounts of oil beneath its melting icecaps

Disputed arctic territory
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Geo answer

The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Ellesmere Island. An international dog sled expedition led by explorer Will Steger is currently crossing the island in an effort to document the effects of climate change.

Geo answer