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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:35 — Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2019 at 13:59
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 15:59 — Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10:50
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:38 — Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10:01
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:37 — Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:19
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“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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 15:38 — Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 16:26
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:30 — Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:40
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11:14 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 12:17
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11:53 — Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11:54
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, March 25, 2019 at 09:25 — Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2019 at 09:29
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“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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 15:43 — Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 15:50
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, February 4, 2019 at 16:37 — Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 09:30
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 08:00
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, December 10, 2018 at 10:08 — Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2018 at 15:48
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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?

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 15:20
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 06:05
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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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