High-End Tourist Attractions Lure People to Sweden's North
Depopulation is a growing problem across Sweden. The far north is particularly affected as the population ages, fewer babies are
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Swedish space tourism could draw climate researchers attracted by low gravity
In just a few years time space enthusiasts will be able to board private spacecraft bound for the Earth’s upper
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Climate Change Extends Canadian Arctic Fishing Seasons
Officials in Canada’s Nunavut province Baffin Island fishery say climate change has benefited their business somewhat, thanks to longer fishing seasons in
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Transportation of Iron Ore Alarms Sweden’s Sámi Reindeer Owners
The establishment of a new mine in Pajala in northern Sweden is a cause of anxiety for local reindeer herders.
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Transportation of Iron Ore Alarms Sweden's Sámi Reindeer Owners
The establishment of a new mine in Pajala in northern Sweden is a cause of anxiety for local reindeer herders.
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Arctic Tanker Stuck in Northwest Passage Passes Inspection
Merchant Vessel Nanny, owned by N.L. company, ran aground Sept. 1 in Arctic passage A fuel tanker that was stuck in
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Northwest Passage Tanker Freed From Sandbar
A fuel tanker carrying 9.5 million litres of diesel in the Northwest Passage was finally dislodged early Wednesday from a
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Grounded Arctic Tanker Tries to Lighten Load
An attempt is underway Monday in the Northwest Passage to re-float a fuel tanker that has been stuck in a
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1st Commercial Ship Sails Through Northwest Passage
The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that in a major first, a commercial ship travelled through the Northwest Passage this
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Sealskins on Ice
A by-product that was once a form of income for the Inuit now lies scattered as waste on the
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Greenland OKs Firm for Offshore Drilling
Drilling to take place between Nunavut and Greenland Greenland gave a small Scottish firm permission to drill for oil under
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Shell Promises Arctic Drilling will be Safe
Critics say company still not equipped to handle remote spill Shell Oil Co. will take additional steps to ensure the
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N.W.T. Gas Could Gain From U.S. Spill: Canadian Minister
The major blowout of an oil drill rig in the Gulf of Mexico could be a boon to the Northwest
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Iqaluit Airport out of Aviation Gas
The Iqaluit airport has run out of aviation gasoline, which means some adventure pilots may have to change their flight
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Don’t OK Pipeline Without Land Claim: Dehcho
The Mackenzie Valley pipeline being proposed in the Northwest Territories should not go ahead until all outstanding related land claims
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