Researchers identify polar bear population that hunts off glacier ice
A genetically distinct polar bear population that hunts off freshwater ice has been identified in Greenland, researchers outline in a
Read moreA genetically distinct polar bear population that hunts off freshwater ice has been identified in Greenland, researchers outline in a
Read moreMay 28 came with more heat than any day last year at the airport in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost with
Read moreDeep within Svalbard’s permafrost, 10 gene banks from around the world are set to deposit their seeds into the Global
Read moreThawing permafrost across the circumpolar North is posing an increased risk to transport and transportation infrastructure, and if left unchecked,
Read moreThere is no redundant between the Arctic archipelago and mainland Norway after loss of power in the area where the
Read more“A hybrid-strategy is underway in which Russia bolsters its legitimate presence in Svalbard on one hand while raising tensions in
Read moreRussia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Friday said the recent navy visit to Svalbard is the latest step by
Read moreThe modernisation of the polluting object is necessary for cuts in CO2 emissions, a Russian government commission decides. The coal
Read morePolar bears in Svalbard have undergone a shocking loss in genetic diversity, says a Norwegian study. Snorre Hagen and Simo
Read moreFor the 2022 season, a whole new level of Arctic exploring will sail north, combining onboard luxury with opportunities to
Read moreVanishing sea ice gives Norway more waters to patrol. The hull for the first of three new Coast Guard ships
Read moreImportant to protect the Van Mijen fjord as sea ice provides habitat for seals and polar bears, says Minister of
Read moreStill unclear which replacement will be chosen for heat- and electricity production, but the Government assures it will be a
Read moreThe new guiding document for Russia’s vast Arctic territories includes plenty of focus on oil, natural gas and shipping, and
Read moreThis season’s sea-ice extent is soon reaching minimum, with a specially sharp decline north of Svalbard and Russia’s Arctic archipelagos.
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