Global warming 'drying up ancient Arctic ponds' ; Home News IN BRIEF

From: The Independent - London | Date: July 3, 2007 | Copyright information

Arctic ponds that have existed for thousands of years are evaporating because of global warming, according to scientists. Professor John Smol, of Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario...

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