Tree planting may not be effective climate change solution for the North, study finds
By Tori Fitzpatrick Researcher says tree planting at high latitudes may not prevent warming Planting trees is a popular way
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Sweden beefs up defence forces in the North
“An armed attack against Sweden or our allies can not be excluded,” the Government in Stockholm underlines. The new NATO
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Northern transport links must be improved for security reasons says Finland
President Alexander Stubb spoke on a visit to Oulu and Kemi in northern Finland on Wednesday. According to President Alexander Stubb,
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September heat record for Murmansk
The hotter-than-normal summer in Russia’s northwest corner is continued into September with temperatures never seen before on record for the
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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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Ilse ready to ‘Swim the Arctic Circle’
Hundreds of brave souls are preparing to take part in an annual series of races in the Torne River, above
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Experts weigh the pros and cons of renewable diesel in the North
Total carbon footprint of renewable diesel ‘a bit unclear,’ says one researcher A Saskatchewan researcher who specializes in fossil fuels
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BA launches flights from London to Finland’s northernmost airport
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer Starting in December 2024, it will be possible to fly between London and
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Northern airlines say feds should intervene if they want lower prices for the North
High costs, lower profits putting pressure on carriers, committee hears Northern airlines say federal rules don’t take into account the
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The North’s telecoms system is too vulnerable, some say after last week’s outage
‘It’s not going to be possible to protect everything at all times,’ says N.W.T. fire information officer Wildfire season was
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Western Canada, North face an above average June wildfire risk: federal officials
There were fewer wildfires in B.C. and Alberta this spring due to favourable weather Western Canada and the North are
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Increased risk of Russian sabotage, including in Sweden, warn Intelligence agencies
Intelligence services around Europe are warning their governments of intensified Russian attempts at violent acts of sabotage across the continent,
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Arctic collections behind the scenes—The Canadian Museum of Nature
On any given day, a visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Arctic gallery in Ottawa, Ontario will be filled
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Sweden: more unemployed are to be convinced to move to jobs in the north
A shortage of labour in the north of Sweden has led the government to ask the Public Employment Agency to
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Hurricane winds lash northern Sweden
Powerful winds are lashing northwestern Sweden, and in Stekenjokk in Jämtland, the wind speed is at hurricane level. Trees fallen
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