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Vanishing glacier on Germany's highest peak prompts ski lift demolition

Vanishing glacier on Germany's highest peak prompts ski lift demolition

Vanishing glaciers atop Germany's highest mountain prompted the demolition of a ski lift Friday, as global warming reshapes the Alps. A ski slope that for decades ran down the Schneeferner glacier on the Zugspitze has melted away, leading operator Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG to begin dismantling the lift

Global observance raises alarm over melting ice

Glaciers are losing ice faster than ever recorded, threatening water supplies for more than 2 billion people who depend on the melt for drinking water. World Day for Glaciers on March 21 brings the issue into focus, but the crisis already affects water systems, flood risks and coastal planning. What

Downing toes Republican talking points during talk of Iran, SAVE America Act and ICE protests

A lot has happened since Montana Congressman Troy Downing held his last telephone town hall. Half of the state’s all-Republican delegation announced it would not seek re-election, leaving Downing as the only incumbent standing for possible re-election in November. And while the landscape across Montana and

Avalanche warning issued, unstable snow in Flathead Range

Avalanche warning issued, unstable snow in Flathead Range

HUNGRY HORSE, Mont.— An avalanche warning has been issued for the Flathead range, highlighting very dangerous conditions, the Flathead Avalanche Center announced. Rain on snow and rising freezing levels are creating unstable snow, leading to the potential for large avalanches. People recreating in the area are advised to avoid steep

Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study

Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study

Unusually strong winds and warm ocean water likely drove a rapid plunge in Antarctic sea ice in recent years, scientists said on Wednesday, shedding new light on a puzzling event. While the Arctic sea ice area has been steadily declining, the story has been very different in Antarctica, where coverage

Northern lights draw travelers to Canada, but the season moves fast

Known primarily as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill, Manitoba, steps into a broader spotlight as one of the most dependable northern lights destinations on the planet. The small community contributes nearly $100 million to the province’s economy. Yet with warming Arctic temperatures altering snowfall patterns and

Helena Bighorns silence the Icedogs in Bozeman

Helena Bighorns silence the Icedogs in Bozeman

The Bozeman Icedogs’ final home game of the season took place last Friday, ending in a 10-5 loss to the Helena Bighorns. However, the evening was about more than the scoreboard, as three Bozeman skaters were celebrated for taking home ice one last time. According to its website, the