‘Sense of urgency’ to boost vaccine uptake before fall, says acting top doc in Canada’s Northwest Territories
Canadian doctors say the country could be at the beginning of a Delta-driven 4th wave The N.W.T.’s acting chief public
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Extreme fire activity continues in Yakutia, Russia
High temperatures, lack of rainfall and drier-than-average soil are among the factors that may have contributed to the increasing number
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Blog: 1.5°C is way too high – Thoughts from a flood-stricken German valley
We are fine and glad to live up a hill, but in shock, with the region around us devastated by
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Yellowknife Pride Festival in northern Canada has many activities planned
Pride in Yellowknife is ramping up its festivities this month. Last weekend it had a youth summer social where all
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Arctic’s Last Ice Area losing twice as much ice compared to rest of region: Study
Research showed August 2020 had a record-low sea ice concentration in the area The Arctic’s Last Ice Area is losing ice
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Arctic Science Ministerial report stresses importance of int’l cooperation & community observations on climate
The third Arctic Science Ministerial report was released on Wednesday, stressing the ongoing need for international cooperation and community observations
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Glacier mass decreasing across Arctic but at different rates, says study
Glacier mass is decreasing worldwide with an average total loss of 267 billion tonnes of mass per year, says a
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New batch of satellites brings broadband to the Arctic
36 satellites by British communication company OneWeb were successfully placed in orbit late Sunday evening by a Soyuz rocket from
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‘You cannot claim any more:’ Russia seeks bigger piece of Arctic
Russia wants to stretch out imaginary lines on the ocean floor — and below it — and that has one
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U.S. Coast Guard to send icebreaker through Northwest Passage with Canada’s consent
The U.S. Coast Guard is working with the Canadian government to send its medium icebreaker Healy through the Northwest Passage
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Sami Parliament in Finland agrees more time needed for Truth and Reconciliation Commission preparation
The Sami Parliament in Finland has decided more time is needed to prepare for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying
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Canada stresses need for cooperation at Arctic Frontiers conference
Canada wants to ensure that the Arctic remains a conflict-free zone and avoid militarization of the region, the country’s Minister
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Nunavut mine expansion won’t harm narwhals or seals, company says
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation says its proposed expansion of the Mary River Mine on north Baffin Island won’t cause any lasting
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Analysis: Trump’s legacy leaves Arctic with fewer environmental protections and more risk of conflict, experts warn
From idea to buy Greenland to development in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Trump has left his mark As U.S. President
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Education, environment & Russia in the spotlight – Arctic news roundup 2020 with Marc Lanteigne
The end of the year is often a time to take stock and here at Eye on the Arctic, we’re no
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