Alaska’s 2026 travel season brings new cruise options, easier logistics and fresh reasons to explore its vast wilderness, ...

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The National Geographic Endurance is a comfortable base for explorations in icy waters, whether in the Arctic or in the Southern Ocean.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

After 40 years of oil drilling proposals, hearings, debates, votes, vetoes, lawsuits, environmental studies, protests, petitions and even failed lease sales, there are those who won’t let go of the ...

Senior Scientist, National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), University of Colorado Boulder Matthew L. Druckenmiller receives ...

Wildlife cruises are like a safari at sea, where the adventure is defined by what you’ll encounter next—ideal for animal lovers eager to witness nature up close. One moment, you might be spotting ...

Today I’m heading further north than I’ve ever been, to just a few hundred miles from the North Pole. Quite literally the top of the world, where during summer the sun never sets. This is my first ...

Interest in expedition cruises is on the rise as curious travellers seek more educational experiences at sea. An expedition cruise aims to foster your sense of curiosity and help you to discover new ...

The Arctic has experienced its hottest year since records began, a US science agency announced Tuesday, as climate change triggers cascading impacts from melting glaciers and sea ice to greening ...

A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways. By Eric Niiler Reporting from the ...