U.S. Coast Guard monitors Chinese ships in Arctic waters…again
The U.S. Coast Guard says it tracked two Chinese research vessels operating in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska this week,
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Author: Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic
Siberia’s 2020 heat wave left lasting impacts on Arctic, study finds
The 2020 Siberian heat wave continued to leave its mark more than a year later, according to recent research. The
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Sámi Parliament presses Finland to extend Truth and Reconciliation support services
The Sámi Parliament in Finland is urging the government to keep the Sámi psychosocial support unit Uvjj – Uvjâ –
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Arctic security at stake: U.S. commission outlines urgent research priorities
U.S. Arctic Research Commission issues blunt message: U.S. security and prosperity depend on understanding and shaping the Arctic …before others
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Canada, Finland signal Arctic priorities with new strategic partnership
Canada and Finland are doubling down on the Arctic, unveiling a new strategic partnership on Tuesday that links shipbuilding, security,
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Overview: Trump–Putin summit in Alaska draws close watch from Arctic leaders over Ukraine, security stakes
The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska on Aug. 15 is drawing close attention from Arctic capitals, where leaders see the talks
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U.S. Coast Guard tracking Chinese research vessels in Arctic
Five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters were being tracked last week, part of what the
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Denmark to expand Arctic surveillance with purchase of long-range drones
In the latest move from Denmark to bolster northern security, Copenhagen signed an agreement this month to buy four long-range
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Inuit Circumpolar Council granted permanent status at International Maritime Org.
After almost four years of holding provisional status at the International Maritime Organization, the group representing Inuit across the Arctic
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New video aims to improve passenger safety during Arctic cruise emergencies
As Arctic cruises become increasingly popular, a new video has just been released to help passengers stay safe during maritime
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Study casts doubt on massive Arctic ice shelf during ice ages
New research is challenging the ongoing debate about the Arctic’s glacial past, suggesting that the region may never have been
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Indigenous tourism in Canada gets $35M a year in push to rebuild the industry
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) unveiled a new operational plan on Thursday, backed by a seven-year, $35 million-a-year
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Greenland coach speaks out on CONCACAF rejection & fight for Arctic team’s recognition
The unanimous CONCACAF rejection of Greenland’s bid to join the soccer confederation this month continues to reverberate across the Arctic
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Ocean currents may be driving mercury pollution in Arctic, says study
A recent study is shedding light on the ongoing accumulation of mercury pollution in the Arctic — despite the international community’s
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Europeans step up Arctic diplomacy amid U.S. and global pressure
Amid rising global and U.S. pressure over Arctic affairs, European nations are stepping up their diplomatic efforts in the region.
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