DARK SECRETS: 26 - The Real Truth

Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests

Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

A pair of snowy owls has taken up residence along a Lake Michigan beach, sparking curious speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

'Beast from the East' Set to Strike Again: Rare Arctic Phenomenon Sparks Fears of Brutal UK Freeze

The Met Office says their forecast models indicate a potential sudden stratospheric warming; a phenomenon that caused the 'Beast from the East' in 2018.

International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2025

The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change

This year’s COP30 comes after the international Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) finally acquired the required number of ratification votes by United Nations member states.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

Snow in London! Wintry showers fall across capital sending Londoners into frenzy

Londoners have shared their excitement about the first snow of the season as arctic air sweeps the capital

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

New study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals

Plastics are everywhere, and the ocean is no exception: 11 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean every year, where they spread far and wide, making their way to the deepest trenches and remote Arctic islands.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025

London freezes as temperature plunges to -2C in five-day cold snap

Temperatures dropped to -2C in the capital early on Tuesday morning as arctic winds sweep across the UK

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Cold Arctic air and wet weather to bring icy patches to UK

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affecting parts of Scotland and northern England from Monday to Thursday.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Is an aurora cruise worth it? I joined Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage to find out

Sailing through Arctic Norway under the aurora, this voyage redefines what cruising and chasing the northern lights can really be.

Space · Nov 17, 2025

Where and when could it snow in the UK this week?

A plunge in temperature could bring icy conditions across Britain in the coming days

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025