Fire and Ice

Snow Mounts in Antarctica but Ice Loss Continues

Snowfall has mounted 30 percent in West Antarctica over the past century, but the extra powder has not spelled good news for the melting ice sheet.

These Fires Can Burn Underground for Centuries

Right this second, as we type and you read, there are fires burning underground all over the globe. They're a smoky mess and can render useless large tracts of land. We didn't start these fires, but can we put them out?