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- 1Arctic thaw is turning Alaska's rivers orange, study finds●As the Arctic warms and tundra thaws, minerals long trapped in frozen soil are leaching into rivers, turning them orange
Scientists in northern Alaska report that thawing permafrost is releasing minerals once locked in frozen soil into rivers, turning the water orange and acidic. The study found these 'rusting' waters are more metallic and more acidic than drainage from metal mines, raising concerns about impacts on aquatic ecosystems as the Arctic continues to warm.
- 2Fintech Startup Tundr Raises €11.6 Million Series A▼Fintech Startup Tundr Secures €11.6 Million Series A Funding
Fintech startup Tundr has secured €11.6 million in Series A funding. The round gives the company fresh capital to grow its financial technology business, though details on the investors, the startup's specific services, and its plans for the money have not been made clear in early coverage. It is one of the notable European fintech fundraising announcements circulating in startup circles.