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Climate change is about to divide Norway’s largest Arctic island

17 September 201920 September 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments climate change, environment, Glacier, Greenland, Hornsundbreen, ice, Norway, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

The front of Hornsundbreen glacier in Arctic Norway is retreating every year and will eventually open a new strait between

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Russia showing renewed interest in Svalbard’s oil potential

3 September 20194 September 2019 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Arctic drilling, energy, Grumant, oil, Svalbard

The well Grumantskaya-1 in Svalbard proved little or no oil and gas resources and was soon abandoned by Soviet authorities.

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Arctic fox’s rapid journey from Svalbard to Northern Canada stuns researchers

27 June 201928 June 2019 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments animals, Arctic fox, Ellesmere Island, Greenland, migration, Svalbard, wildlife

The 3,506 km long sprint of the small animal is stunning researchers. “We first did not believe it was true,”

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Long format – Rescue services in Arctic Norway not ready for Svalbard cruise boom

19 June 201921 June 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments cruise ships, search and rescue, Svalbard, tourism

“We will never be able to have a 100 percent rescue preparedness around Svalbard,” says Bent-Ove Jamtli, Director of the

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Antarctic-to-Arctic ultra-luxury cruise announced for 2022

24 May 201924 May 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Antarctica, cruise ships, cruises, SeaDream, Svalbard, tourism

SeaDream’s new ship will be the most luxury expedition experience ever seen along the ice-edge north of Svalbard. The brand

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Cod moving further north as climate changes in Arctic Europe

16 May 201916 May 2019 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Barents Sea, climate change, cod, fish, global warming, Jan Mayen, Svalbard

Researchers have never before seen spawning cod in the area of Jan Mayen, east of Greenland. “This is new knowledge

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North Pole camp season cancelled before it even started

15 April 201918 April 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Arctic Ocean, Barneo, North Pole, sea ice, Svalbard

Cold politics and warming climate are the reasons why the ice-camp for the first time in 18 years can’t open.

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Russian research vessel heads for High Arctic for sea ice study

26 March 201926 March 2019 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Akademik Tryoshnikov, Franz Josef Land, research, sea ice, Svalbard

It is part of Russia’s preparations for the building of an Arctic research platform to be permanently based in the

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Arctic Norway: temperatures on Svalbard have been above normal for 100 straight months

25 March 201925 March 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Barents Sea, climate change, global warming, Svalbard, weather

“Some months have seen temperatures in the area around Longyearbyen with as much as 12-14 degrees [Celsius] over normal,” says

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Supreme Court’s crab fishing ruling reaffirms Norway’s exclusive rights over Svalbard waters

14 February 201914 February 2019 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments court, energy, European Union, fishing, gas, oil, snow crabs, Svalbard

The Svalbard Treaty does not prevent Norway from punishing companies that engage in catch without permission, the judges say. The

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New climate report predicts extreme warming for Arctic Svalbard by 2100

4 February 20195 February 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 1 Comment climate change, global warming, Longyearbyen, permafrost, Svalbard

A new grim climate report outlines how thawing permafrost combined with more heavy rainfall will trigger landslides and coastal erosion

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Nowhere to run for bank robber in Arctic Svalbard

25 December 201821 December 2018 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Banks, crime, justice, Longyearbyen, Svalbard

There were few ways to escape for the man who robbed the bank in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Friday. He threatened with

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December sea ice levels in Arctic Europe at record low

10 December 201814 December 2018 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 1 Comment Barents Sea, climate change, COP24, emissions, global warming, Greenland, Kara Sea, Katowice, Novaya Zemlya, Poland, sea ice, Svalbard

It is December and European Arctic waters are free of ice way north of Svalbard and Novaya Zemlya. Norwegian Ice Service,

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Could drones help prevent polar bear attacks on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard?

18 October 2018 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments bears, drones, polar bears, Svalbard, tourism, wildlife

A polar bear shot dead after it attacked a crew member from a cruise ship on Svalbard this summer now

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Norwegian cruise company phases out single-use plastics from its Svalbard establishments

18 October 201817 October 2018 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments cruise ships, Hurtigruten, Longyearbyen, oceans, plastics, Svalbard, tourism

Additional to its cruise ships, Hurtigruten’s ban will be imposed on all land-based operations, like hotels, restaurants and other establishments

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