Northwestern Canada: wildfire is biggest threat to city of Whitehorse, report says
A report commissioned by the City of Whitehorse says wildfire poses the greatest risk of catastrophe to the city, followed
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Rising nuclear activity in Arctic Europe prompts Norway to update disaster plans
“Norwegian authorities are again considering the use of nuclear weapons against Norway or close to Norway as a not unthinkable
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No plans to emulate Sweden’s crisis survival guide, says Finnish PM
Finland does not have plans to publish war and crisis preparation guidelines to all of its residents as Sweden is
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Sweden issues first brochure on war and crisis preparedness since Cold War
A brochure titled If Crisis or War Comes will soon be sent out to all Swedish households. The Civil Contingencies
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Rapid climate change requires stepped up Arctic coast guard co-operation: Canadian expert
While rapid climate change is opening up growing portions of the Arctic to more ship traffic and economic activity, it’s
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