Mining company CAN dump waste in Arctic fjord, says Norway; Saami opposed
Government gives plan thumbs up despite big protests from environmentalists and the Sami Parliament The disputed decision will open up for
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Fishing ban in international Arctic waters remains elusive
More than a year ago, five Arctic nations signed a declaration pledging to keep their fishing fleets out of the
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Tanker-truck crashes and spills an increasing worry on Alaska highways say regulators
Federal and state regulators in Alaska say they’re working to stem what has been a growing number of tanker-truck accidents in
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Finnish government to kickstart electric car market
The government aims to significantly boost sales of low-emissions cars. Yle has learned that the cabinet wants to earmark 100
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Migratory birds caught off guard by cold snap in Finland
Many migratory birds were caught off guard by early winter weather last week and made a hasty retreat southward. Over
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Swedes help in hunt to locate oldest ice on Earth
A team of European scientists, including experts from Sweden, are looking to find the oldest ice on Earth. They’re hoping
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Finland’s Foreign Trade and Development Minister concerned about Trump’s climate policy
Finnish Foreign Trade and Development Minister Kai Mykkänen says he’s concerned about what a Trump administration could mean for global
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Here are a few things some Alaskans are hoping to get out of President-elect Trump
Alaskans excited about a Donald Trump presidency have much of their wish list ready to go, even if his win
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Blog: Trump’s election a cold reality check for Arctic
Today, half of America woke up feeling overjoyed that finally, their voices had been heard. The other half felt sickened,
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High peak in low season, Iceland’s mass-tourism boiling over
1,8 million visitors may not be all good news for the tiny populated island with fragile nature and underdeveloped infrastructure.
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Mining company LKAB won’t pay for earthquake damage to homes in Arctic Sweden
People living in the arctic towns of Kiruna and Malmberget say their homes have been damaged by earthquakes caused by
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Groundbreaking lawsuit filed against Norway over Arctic oil drilling
Environmental groups Nature & Youth and Greenpeace argue that Barents Sea oil must remain in ground if Norway should fulfill
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Climate, politics and the question that just won’t die: Arctic Council meeting winds up in Maine
Portland, Maine – Climate change was at the top of the agenda during this week’s Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials Meeting,
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Arctic Council meeting gets underway in Portland, Maine – Why some experts say we should be paying more attention
PORTLAND, Me. – Pollution, climate resilience and scientific cooperation are just some of the issues the Arctic Council began digging
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Norway orders new Coast Guard vessels as vanishing sea ice increases areas needing patrol
Three new vessels with ice-breaking capabilities, helicopter and longer sailing range will be built simultaneously. Norway has nearly 2 million
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