Sweden’s Vattenfall criticised over Russian energy deal
The Swedish state-owned energy giant Vattenfall is facing criticism over its decision to buy nuclear fuel from Russia at a
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Think tank calls for Arctic cruise ship code of conduct
A non-governmental think tank is calling for a rigorous code of conduct for cruise ships and private boats which enter
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Energy experts to discuss Alaska issues this week
Issues that could change Alaska’s course in the next few years will take center stage at an annual meeting of
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Economists support action to spur Finland’s economy: poll
Economic experts expect the Finnish government to implement structural changes in order to increase Finland’s competitiveness and encourage economic growth.
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Melting Arctic ice called ‘economic time bomb’
The rapidly melting Arctic is an “economic time bomb” that will cost $60 trillion or more over the next 10
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Alaska and Arctic Shipping: Boon or Boondoggle?
At the July 16-18 Symposium on the Impacts of an Ice-Diminishing Arctic held in Washington, D.C., Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski
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Can Sweden’s Vattenfall afford new nuclear plants?
Energy company Vattenfall has lost about the same amount of money as the cost for a new nuclear power station,
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Mink farming: a growing industry in Sweden
Mink farms are growing in Sweden, despite vocal campaigns to ban fur farming. As demand for mink fur spikes in
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Russia ahead on Onega Freeway to Finland
Construction has already started on a four-lane toll highway set to run from the Parikkala-Syväoro border crossing in Northern Finland
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Growing tourism in Nunatsiavut
The question of how best to foster economic development in remote northern regions is an ongoing one. But tourism has
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Board approves 4th diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories
A review board in Canada’s Northwest Territories has approved the regions proposed fourth diamond mine in a report released Friday.
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Finnish-Swedish paper manufacturer to move into biofuel
Stora Enso, Europe’s second-largest paper manufacturer, said on Friday it will invest 32 million euros in building a biorefinery at
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Yukon, Canada silver mine to shut down for winter
Alexco Resource Corp. will close its Bellekeno mine in Canada’s northwestern Yukon territory this winter because of low silver prices.
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May tourist numbers up in Finland
Tourist numbers in May were up by six percent, with those from across the eastern border representing the largest group,
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Porter Airlines signs deal with Icelandair
Porter Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Icelandair that gives passengers on its flights access to Europe on a single combined
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