Russian secret sub to be repaired and put back in service
The fire started in the battery compartment, but did not affect the reactor, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu reports to Vladimir
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Fishing ban lifted near habitat of endangered ringed seals in southeast Finland
The annual springtime ban on fishing with nets on Lake Saimaa in southeast Finland ended on Monday. Saimaa is the
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Alaska mine project may be riskier than thought
The Environmental Protection Agency has weighed in once again on the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska, and it has mine
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New bylaw in Inuvik, Arctic Canada bans cannabis stores in ‘downtown corridor’
If a cannabis retail store eventually opens in Inuvik, N.W.T., it won’t be in the town’s main downtown retail sector.
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Swedish farmers cautiously optimistic about harvest after last year’s drought
After last summer’s extreme drought wreaked havoc on crops all around the country, the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF) says
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Submarine fire: Russia confirms deaths but gives few details
Sergey Shoigu arrives in Severomorsk in northwest Russia, meets with representatives of the Northern Fleet. In his meeting today with
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Wildfire smoke brings more respiratory complaints in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska health care providers have seen more patients with respiratory problems in recent days because of poor air quality.
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Wildfires in Alaska and Yukon producing smoky conditions
Yukon’s chief medical officer of health issued an air quality advisory Monday as much of the territory was blanketed by
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Wildfire in Anchorage, Alaska forces rapid response
A fast-moving wildland fire erupted in east Anchorage Tuesday afternoon. What officials are calling the Campbell Park Fire was first
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Japanese companies buy stake in Russian Arctic LNG project
Companies Mitsui and JOGMEC acquire a 10 percent share in Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2. The deal gives the two Japanese
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What you need to know about the federal carbon tax in Yukon, northwestern Canada
The federal government first announced its carbon pricing program back in 2018. It began in Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and
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Lapland’s sick leave, accidental injury rates among highest in Finland
While Finland has seen an overall decrease in diseases since 2000, there are marked regional differences in the occurrence of
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Fire kills 14 sailors onboard Russian secret sub
The Losharik started burning during underwater research activities in Russian territorial waters. “On 1st July a fire started onboard an
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Gendered impacts of resource development should be studied, says inquiry into violence against Indigenous women in Canada
Before a resource development project goes ahead, it should be assessed for risks it poses to Indigenous women, girls and
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Alaska universities, health services hit hard by governor’s budget vetoes
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed 182 separate line items from the state’s operating budget. During a Friday press conference, Dunleavy
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