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So, the world is heating up like a balloon, and the axis of control freaks are calling dibs on the last deposits of fossil while zipping through a new shipping lane opened thanks to global warming. A race to suck every last drip from the Earth's top hat to feed AI smart cities. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Mining Ukraine minerals, how are they being exported? Working that out with Russia I suppose. Canada, Greenland, it all makes sense now. New trade routes and attack vectors. The world is going full tilt. I feel like a frog in a kettle.

france24.com/en/environment/20

politico.eu/article/russia-us-

FRANCE 24 · As Arctic ice vanishes, maritime traffic boom fuels the climate crisisBy Lara BULLENS

#Siberia: Residents stunned after strange new formations appear across remote landscape: 'The landscape has become pockmarked'

by Zachary Ehrmann
Fri, May 16, 2025

"Thawing ground in Siberia's remote #YamalPeninsula is warping the landscape — and residents say the changes are becoming impossible to ignore. Strange mounds, sudden sinkholes, and even explosive craters are reshaping the #tundra, alarming locals and researchers alike, per the Malay Mail.

"These changes are tied to a disturbing trend beneath the surface: the rapid thaw of once-frozen ground, known as #permafrost.

What's happening?

"As Siberia warms at nearly four times the global average, vast stretches of permafrost are thawing. When this frozen ground melts, it releases methane gas from ancient organic material once safely locked beneath the surface.

"In the Yamal region, that gas is pushing the earth upward into large mounds that sometimes explode, tearing open the landscape and leaving behind deep craters.

"Innokenty Poselsky, who bought land in Churapcha, noted that he had about 20 mounds pop up but that it wasn't always like that. 'About 40 years ago, there was an airstrip here and the land used to be quite flat. Over the last four decades, the landscape has become pockmarked. It's like that everywhere here,' he told the Malay Mail.

"Local villagers, many of whom rely on the tundra for #reindeer herding, say their homeland has become nearly unrecognizable. One herder told researchers that familiar flatlands have been replaced by unpredictable swells and holes.

Why is the thawing of Siberia's permafrost important?

"Beyond changing the physical landscape, permafrost melt poses major threats to communities and the planet. Thawing ground can damage roads, #pipelines, and homes. #Methane, the gas being released, is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term. That means this process isn't just a local hazard — it's a global #climate risk.

"Thawing permafrost can also accelerate other problems. Warmer, wetter conditions can spread disease, disrupt food systems, and increase the severity of #ExtremeWeather events by adding more heat-trapping polluting gases to the atmosphere.

"While extreme events such as #wildfires and #floods aren't new, scientists agree that a hotter planet — caused by human activity, mainly the burning of #FossilFuels — makes them both more destructive and more frequent."

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yahoo.com/news/residents-stunn

Yahoo News · Residents stunned after strange new formations appear across remote landscape: 'The landscape has become pockmarked'By Zachary Ehrmann

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Inspiration for designing #affordable #housing in the fictional city of Sequoia from the #solarpunk #book "A New Faith" < tinjar.ghost.io >

The #buildings are all tall with internal courtyards that can be covered during the brutal #arcticcircle #winter

The #groundfloor #exterior is entirely for #business

#murals are on all walls.

Arctic Circle Sunsets: A Magical Experience in Finland ❄️

When you think of sunsets, you might imagine tropical beaches or desert horizons—but nothing compares to the ethereal beauty of an Arctic Circle sunset. The sky comes alive with hues of fiery orange, deep pink, and icy blue, blending perfectly with the snow-covered landscapes. This is nature’s artwork at its finest!

On this unforgettable trip to Finland, I not only got to witness this surreal spectacle but also had a very special meeting—yes, I visited Santa Claus himself at his home in Rovaniemi! 🎅✨

The Arctic Circle is a bucket-list destination for so many reasons: the enchanting polar nights, breathtaking sunsets, and a touch of holiday magic year-round. Combine this with the crisp Arctic air, and you’ll never want to leave.

If you’re a fan of nature, photography, or adventure, put Finland on your list! Trust me, Arctic sunsets are in a league of their own. 🌌

#FYI #AMOC #ArcticCircle #StefanRahmstorf

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

SPEAKERS
H.E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland
Stefan Rahmstorf, Professor of Physics of the Oceans, Potsdam University

MODERATOR
Hildigunnur Thorsteinsson, Director General, Icelandic Meteorological Office

youtube.com/watch?v=k0FUZKQhU6

Auf der #ArcticCircle Assembly wurden die neuen #ArktisLeitlinien der Bundesregierung präsentiert.

Expertinnen und Experten wie Franziska Hagedorn (Auswärtiges Amt) und Volker Rachold (Arktisbüro, #AWI), die maßgeblich an der Erarbeitung beteiligt waren, stellten die überarbeiteten Leitlinien vor.

Inhaltlich liegt der Schwerpunkt weiterhin auf Forschung und Umweltschutz, auffällig ist jedoch die stärkere Gewichtung des Themas Sicherheit, das nun an erster Stelle steht.

📸 Arctic Circle