World could see ice-free Arctic by 2030 warns new study
A new study is warning that the world could see an ice-free Arctic as soon as 2026, despite several models
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Environment (Canada)
Inuit org urges stronger action on plastic pollution after global talks stall
Inuit leaders are urging stronger action on plastic pollution after the latest round of global talks aimed at creating a
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N.W.T. review board to move ahead with Imperial Oil environmental assessment
Decision may set precedent for how similar situations are dealt with in the future A territorial regulator has ruled that it
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Tree planting may not be effective climate change solution for the North, study finds
By Tori Fitzpatrick Researcher says tree planting at high latitudes may not prevent warming Planting trees is a popular way
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Arctic sea-ice melt could mean big trouble for tiny microbes says study
The tiny microbes of the Arctic could be in big trouble as the North warms, warns a new study done
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N.W.T. gov’t says new report is climate action tool. Not everyone sees it that way
A new report from the N.W.T. government says changes to freeze-up and break-up and unpredictable season shifts are the most
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Bird that breeds in Tasmania found ‘a long way from home,’ in Canadian Arctic
Strange birds have been spotted along the coast of the Arctic Ocean this month, including in Paulatuk, N.W.T., and in
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Yukon court hears dispute over proposed exploration project in Peel watershed
A proposed mining exploration project in the Yukon’s Peel watershed is at the centre of a court battle this week,
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Water levels starting to rise in some parts of N.W.T., but still very low
Likely to take a few years for water levels to be back to normal, hydrologist says Water levels are still
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Officials monitoring avian flu in mammals in the Canadian Arctic
By Samuel Wat Nunavut government says it relies on info from local hunters Wildlife officials tracking the spread of bird
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Yukon behind on protecting vulnerable species, study says
By Julien Greene A new research review states the territory’s wildlife laws only covers five per cent of species The
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Review of Dawson land use plan taking ‘more time than we want,’ says Yukon gov’t
Territory said earlier its review would be done by October; delay doesn’t sit well with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in The Yukon government
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Yukon gov’t again reports emissions down per resident, while total emissions climb
By Julien Greene On Monday, the territory released its annual progress report on its climate change strategy Each Yukoner appears
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A creek near the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon sees mercury levels spike
By Julien Greene Territory says it’s studying the issue; scientists say risks are severe The Yukon government has for weeks
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Federal committee hears Yukon River salmon are imperiled
By Julien Greene New report from federal fisheries committee urges broader view of salmon sustainability Don’t look at salmon as
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