BLOG: Long forgotten, these Soviet satellites once linked the Arctic to Moscow
Recently, I wrote about the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission, which will provide high-speed internet to military and government customers across
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As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions
The Canadian government is calling on the European Union to ease restrictions on seal products as member states review trade
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Four out of five Swedish glaciers may disappear by 2100
By Hannah Thule Due to climate change Earth’s glaciers are melting at record speed. A researcher at Tarfala Research Station
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New Greenland fossil discovery unveils ancient tundra, clues to sea level rise
New research reveals that central Greenland was once covered by flourishing tundra— not always an ice sheet—offering new insights into
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Lack of geologists slowing down Swedish mineral exploration
Despite high interest in mineral extraction across Sweden, there aren’t enough geologists to make this happen. Too few people are
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55 Russian indigenous, regional and ethno groups labeled as extremists
“The repressive machine is gathering momentum. The methods of persecution against indigenous rights activists are intensifying,” says the International committee
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Warming climate changing CO2 balance in northern ecosystems: study
A recent study has found that climate change is significantly altering how northern ecosystems manage carbon dioxide (CO2) in permafrost
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NORAD fighter jets intercept Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaska
Fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaska on Wednesday. In a
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Pentagon warns of potential Russian action in Arctic—including jamming GPS satellites
U.S. military concerned about growing Arctic co-operation between China and Russia The Pentagon has released an updated Arctic strategy that
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Space takes centre stage in U.S. Department of Defense Arctic strategy
Facing new threats and growing challenges in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of Defense spotlighted improving space-based capabilities in its
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Yukon’s Eagle mine failure comes during ‘disastrous’ salmon run
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News · Salmon would be very vulnerable to leaking cyanide, expert says Cyanide solution leaking at Eagle Mine
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New Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq flight aims to boost Greenland tourism
Air Greenland and tourism company Albatros Arctic Circle have signed an agreement to launch twice-weekly Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen flights with a view
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Indigenous groups need greater influence in Arctic Council says Inuit org
Indigenous groups on the Arctic Council need greater influence and meaningful participation in the forum, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)
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Canada, U.S. and Finland form pact to build icebreakers for Arctic
The United States, Canada and Finland have entered into a trilateral pact to build icebreakers for the Arctic region, the
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Balloon mission measures X-rays en route from Arctic Sweden to northern Canada
A balloon mission is currently journeying from Arctic Sweden to northern Canada, measuring X-rays to deepen our understanding of the
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