A troubling study has shown that ancient ponds in the Arctic are evaporating, affecting nearby wetlands and the water supply for wildlife. This year, about forty permanent ponds are either completely dry, or mere fractions of their usual size:

Areas that once required hip waders to study could be set on fire with a lighter.

Despite the vast quantities of reputable, scientific evidence to support man's impact on the environment and the acceleration of global warming, there are powerful lobby groups still fighting to deny it, as seen in this CBC documentary. If you want to fight back, sign up at Stop Global Warming to find out what you can do.