The coastline of Southeast Greenland is uplifting more rapidly than other parts of the island. This is caused by weak rocks beneath this part of Greenland, combined with the melting of the ice sheet,
Greenland has been part of Denmark for centuries, and people here have iPhones and running clubs and countless other aspects of life in a developed country. But at the same time, many Greenlanders still hunt seals, use dog sleds, ice fish and follow traditions that are unique to this part of the world.
Local temperatures were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the coldest days reached minus 29 degrees F (-34 C), officials said.
A new airport, direct flights from the U.S., a presidential obsession, and independence talks—here's why the world's largest island is making headlines these days.
Greenland’s Ice Sheet will surely continue its unprecedented melt. But will the melting ice expose more rock that might push back the earliest tape of life here on Earth?
A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.
Life along the west coast of Greenland, high above the Arctic Circle, continues much as it has for centuries, with the natural world and a respect for heritage setting the rhythm during the long, frozen winters.
China’s rare earth stranglehold has set off a global scramble with the US turning to Greenland, Ukraine and beyond in search of new supply chains
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth. Such rapid warming further increases the already substantial economic and personal risk for those living, working and extracting resources on Greenland, and for the rest of the planet.
Greenland's ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party said it will not rush an independence vote through after a March 11 general election, cautioning about possible economic and welfare implications.
Climate change has impacted virtually every part of life in Greenland. The tradition of dog sledding illustrates just one aspect of what's at risk for the island as the earth warms.
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