Arctic sea ice extent third lowest since 1979October 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Arctic sea ice extent in 2009 was the third lowest since satellite measurements were first made in 1979. The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in Boulder, Colorado, said its annual end-of-summer observation showed the North Pole ice sheet covered 5.36 million square kilometres.
Extent of Arctic Sea ice is third lowest on recordOctober 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The extent of the Arctic Sea ice this year or the area covered by floating ice was the third lowest since satellite measurements were first made in 1979. The ice area at minimum was an increase from the past two years, but still well below the average for the past 30 years.
Arctic ice to last until 2030 to 2040September 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - New findings by scientists indicate that that Arctic ice would last decades longer than thought, and the region won't experience ice-free summers until 2030 or 2040. Some models had previously predicted that the Arctic could be ice free in summer by as soon as 2013, due to rising temperatures from global warming.
Arctic sea ice cover reaches minimum extent for 2009September 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found that the Arctic sea ice cover appears to have reached its minimum extent for this year, the third-lowest recorded since satellites began measuring sea ice extent in 1979. The study was carried out by researchers from to the University of Colorado at Boulder's National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Sea ice melting in Arctic remains far worse than normal, but only ranks No. 3 in record booksSeptember 17th, 2009 Arctic sea ice melt still heavy, but no recordWASHINGTON — The summer melt of Arctic sea ice wasn't quite as bad this year as the last two years. But it still ranked as the third biggest melt on record.
Farming does not reduce tree cover as much as thought earlierAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Satellite imagery has revealed that there is significant tree cover in nearly half the farmed landscape worldwide, contrary to a belief that agriculture leads to massive deforestation. It reveals that on more than one billion hectares -- which make up 46 percent of the world's farmlands and are home to more than half a billion people -- tree cover exceeds 10 percent.
Improving Air Force situational awareness with smart satellite imageryJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of researchers has developed a computerized method for aligning maps with satellite imagery, in order to improve Air Force situational awareness. Using basic research funding from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Dr.
NASA aircraft studies receding Arctic sea ice to improve understanding of its life cycleJuly 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A small NASA aircraft has completed its first successful science flight in partnership with the University of Colorado at Boulder as part of an expedition to study the receding Arctic sea ice and improve understanding of its life cycle and the long-term stability of the Arctic ice cover. NASA's Characterization of Arctic Sea Ice Experiment, known as CASIE, began a series of unmanned aircraft system flights in coordination with satellites.
NASA spacecraft reveals dramatic thinning of Arctic sea iceJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Data from a NASA Earth-orbiting spacecraft has revealed a dramatic thinning of Arctic sea ice between the winters of 2004 and 2008, with thin seasonal ice replacing thick older ice as the dominant type for the first time on record. The new results provide further evidence for the rapid, ongoing transformation of the Arctic's ice cover.
Scientists see dramatic increase in amount of fresh water in Arctic OceanJuly 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study by scientists has shown a dramatic increase in the amount of fresh water in the Arctic Ocean. Fresh water flowing into or out of the Arctic Ocean plays an important role in ocean circulation and may be a factor in the response of the world ocean to climate change.
AP source: Homeland secretary to kill domestic satellite program begun by Bush administrationJune 23rd, 2009 AP source: DHS to kill domestic satellite spyingWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano plans to kill a program begun by the Bush administration that would use U.S. spy satellites for domestic security and law enforcement, a government official said Monday.
Homeland secretary kills Bush administration's domestic satellite programJune 23rd, 2009 Homeland security kills domestic satellite programWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano killed a program begun by the Bush administration that would use U.S. spy satellites for domestic security and law enforcement.
Tooth evidence shows dinos once lived in the ArcticApril 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered a dinosaur tooth along what's now the Kakanaut River of northeastern Russia, a find that shows dinos once lived above the Arctic Circle. Scientists say the dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago when a big meteor crash set off volcanoes galore, with dust and smoke filling up the air.
CPI-M slams UPA for forging 'India-Israel-US axis'April 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday attacked the Manmohan Singh government for 'forging a deep security and military collaboration with Israel' and raised questions about the launching of Israeli spy satellites by India. The CPI-M, which fiercely opposed the India-US nuclear deal, accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of 'obfuscating' facts about the launch of Israeli satellites and alleged this collaboration was part of the 'overall India-Israel-US axis'.
Arctic literally on thin ice, points out new evidenceApril 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - New evidence from NASA and satellite observations has shown that the decade-long trend of shrinking sea ice cover in the Arctic is continuing, with the ice cap thinning as well. In recent years, Arctic sea ice has been declining at a surprising rate.
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