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Orca push further into the Arctic as sea ice disappears

Killer whales, or orca, are moving into Arctic waters once blocked by ice, preying on narwhal, beluga and bowhead whales and raising concerns about their impact on endangered species and Inuit hunting traditions.

Ed Struzik reports for Yale Environment 360.

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NOAA scientists face restrictions on foreign collaboration

Staff at a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been told to halt contact with foreign nationals, raising concerns about the future of international scientific cooperation.

Scott Dance reports for The Washington Post.

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Arctic temperatures spike far beyond normal, nearing melting point

Temperatures at the North Pole soared more than 20° Celsius above average, briefly nearing the melting point in the dead of winter and alarming climate scientists.

Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.

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Polar ice melt may collapse key ocean current by 2050, scientists warn

Global warming has accelerated since 2010, raising concerns that a critical Atlantic Ocean current could shut down within decades, leading to extreme sea level rise and disruptive climate shifts.

Bob Berwyn reports for Inside Climate News.

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Greg Grandin: Renaming the Gulf of Mexico while oil drilling and pollution surge

Donald Trump’s push to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" draws attention away from decades of offshore drilling, pollution and environmental devastation affecting marine life and coastal communities.

Greg Grandin writes for The Guardian.

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Greenland’s ice sheet is fracturing faster as climate warms

Greenland’s massive ice sheet is developing deeper, wider cracks at an accelerating rate, raising concerns about rising sea levels and the stability of polar ice.

Olivia Lee reports for The Guardian.

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Offshore wind industry faces uncertainty after new federal order

The U.S. offshore wind industry, which spans 40 states and supports thousands of jobs, faces potential setbacks after a new executive order halted lease approvals and federal permits for wind projects.

Trista Talton reports for Coastal Review.

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