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What are the chances of abrupt releases of, say, 1 Gt of methane in the Arctic? What would be the impact of such a release? This scientific article offers detailed explanations of the stability of methane, impacts of hydrates, and data provided by NOAA and IPCC. Strong bibliography for this resource.

The Permafrost Network and scientists describe the changes in permafrost and the affects on carbon, methane, and other environmental factors

NBC Learn, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, explores the impact that climate change is having on our planet. In this video, IARC's Dr. Katey Walter Anthony and IARC affiliate Dr. Vladimir Romanovsky are interviewed about permafrost, methane, and their impacts on the environment. Viewers are given an explosive demonstration.

Methane in arctic permafrosts being studied by University of Alaska professor. This article describes methane's potential impact on global climate change.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ visit to the American Museum of Science and Energy to discuss her upcoming expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

This PDF handout and activity provides background information about polar weather and climate followed by an activity to help students consider their own local weather vs. polar weather. Students will observe the weather where they live and report on basic meteorological data such as air temperature, precipitation, wind etc. and use a weather map to compare their local weather to