The polar regions, notably the Arctic and maritime Antarctic, are experiencing impacts from
climate change at magnitudes and rates that are among the highest in the world, and will …

Plant growth and distribution in high-latitude tundra ecosystems is strongly limited by
nutrient availability and is critical for quantifying centennial-scale carbon-climate …

Global warming, which is especially intensive (up to 0.08° C yr− 1) in permafrost area of
Central Yakutia, has dramatic consequences for scarce arable land resources in this region …

Residents in US cities are exposed to high levels of stress and violent crime. At the same
time, a number of cities have put forward “greening” efforts which may promote nature's …

Understanding potential risks, vulnerabilities, and impacts to weather extremes and climate
change are key information needs for coastal planners and managers in support of climate …

Ongoing climate change and associated food security concerns are pressing issues
globally, and are of particular concern in the far north where warming is accelerated and …

Wind is a climate variable with major impacts on humans, ecosystems and infrastructure,
especially in coastal regions with cold climates. Climate-related changes in high-wind …

The northern coast of Alaska is experiencing significant climatic change enhancing hazards
from reduced sea ice and increased coastal erosion. This same region is home to offshore …

Increased Arctic air temperatures and evaporative fluxes have coincided with more frequent
and destructive high-latitude wildfires. Arctic fires impact ecosystems and people, especially …

Recent accelerations of climate warmings can open agricultural opportunities in the region
of Interior Alaska. In this paper, a simulation of spring wheat growth forced with projected …