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Russian arctic meteorologists besieged by polar bears
Five meteorologists working on Russia’s Izvesti Tsik Islands are trapped in their base, and have been for almost two weeks, because they are besieged by polar…Five meteorologists working on Russia’s Izvesti Tsik Islands are trapped in their base, and have been for almost two weeks, because they are besieged by polar…
Polar research warms up
In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.
Takeaway: polar research warms up
Nice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologistsNice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologists
Special forces conduct drills close to North Pole
A combat group of special forces from Russia’s Chechnya region conduct exercises close to the North Pole.A combat group of special forces from Russia’s Chechnya region conduct exercises close to the North Pole.
NASA to explore Arctic sea ice after record warm winter
NASA is preparing to launch two missions to explore the Arctic following data that showed 2015 to be the warmest year on record. According to theNASA is preparing to launch two missions to explore the Arctic following data that showed 2015 to be the warmest year on record. According to the
North Pole hots up as El Nino shakes up world weather
It seems things are hotting up in the North Pole. As El Nino shakes up weather around the world, forecasters predicted temperatures of up to minusIt seems things are hotting up in the North Pole. As El Nino shakes up weather around the world, forecasters predicted temperatures of up to minus
Activists celebrate Arctic drilling victory
Actress Emma Thompson helps to haul a giant polar bear through the streets of London as part of Greenpeace’s celebrations at news that Shell isActress Emma Thompson helps to haul a giant polar bear through the streets of London as part of Greenpeace’s celebrations at news that Shell is
Campaigners hail Shell withdrawal from Alaska Arctic drilling
Royal Dutch Shell has abandoned its search for oil in the Arctic after failing to find enough supplies of crude during a seven-year quest. It hasRoyal Dutch Shell has abandoned its search for oil in the Arctic after failing to find enough supplies of crude during a seven-year quest. It has
Chinese boat sets North East Passage record
The sun rose on a new chapter of sailing history this week. On Tuesday Chinese skipper Guo Chuan and his four crew members from Russia, France andThe sun rose on a new chapter of sailing history this week. On Tuesday Chinese skipper Guo Chuan and his four crew members from Russia, France and
Activists surround Shell's Arctic drilling rig
Some 25 activists were detained by the US Coast Guard after trying to prevent a Royal Dutch Shell drilling rig from leaving its base in Seattle. TheSome 25 activists were detained by the US Coast Guard after trying to prevent a Royal Dutch Shell drilling rig from leaving its base in Seattle. The
Seattle begins the battle with Shell over Arctic drilling
Protesters in Seattle are not giving oil giant Shell any peace. After the arrival of the first of two giant rigs destined for Arctic drilling at theProtesters in Seattle are not giving oil giant Shell any peace. After the arrival of the first of two giant rigs destined for Arctic drilling at the
Arctic oil prospecting imminent as Shell given go-ahead
Arctic riches beckon. Anglo-Dutch oil company Shell has received renewed permission from the US government to prospect in Alaska’s Chukchi SeaArctic riches beckon. Anglo-Dutch oil company Shell has received renewed permission from the US government to prospect in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea
Arctic Rugby Challenge
Former England stars Tim Stimpson and Ollie Phillips have returned victorious from the arctic, trekking over 90 kilometres to the Magnetic North PoleFormer England stars Tim Stimpson and Ollie Phillips have returned victorious from the arctic, trekking over 90 kilometres to the Magnetic North Pole
First ever rugby sevens charity match in the North Pole
A group of intrepid rugby players have walked across 160 kilometres of sea ice in order to play the first ever rugby sevens match in the North PoleA group of intrepid rugby players have walked across 160 kilometres of sea ice in order to play the first ever rugby sevens match in the North Pole
Alain Hubert: “It’s not that cold, the average is about -20C”
When you are a polar explorer, you have a different set of reference points for good weather and bad. As we prepare to start recording our Skype chatWhen you are a polar explorer, you have a different set of reference points for good weather and bad. As we prepare to start recording our Skype chat
Alex Bellini: ‘I’m going to live on an iceberg until it melts’
Italian adventurer Alex Bellini is going to live on an iceberg until it melts in one of the most unusual expeditions of modern times. He spoke toItalian adventurer Alex Bellini is going to live on an iceberg until it melts in one of the most unusual expeditions of modern times. He spoke to
Ship missing since 1845 discovered in Canada
The wreckage of one of two ships lost in an expedition to Canada’s fabled Northwest Passage by naval officer and explorer Sir John Franklin in 1845The wreckage of one of two ships lost in an expedition to Canada’s fabled Northwest Passage by naval officer and explorer Sir John Franklin in 1845
Interview : ‘Polar adventurer Sarah McNair Landry’
Interview Sarah McNair Landry is a modern day polar adventurer and film-maker. At age 18 she became the youngest person ever to ski to the SouthInterview Sarah McNair Landry is a modern day polar adventurer and film-maker. At age 18 she became the youngest person ever to ski to the South
Greenpeace protests at Arctic oil drilling
Six Greenpeace activists have been arrested in the Dutch port of IJmuiden after chaining an Arctic-bound Russian oil drilling platform to a dock toSix Greenpeace activists have been arrested in the Dutch port of IJmuiden after chaining an Arctic-bound Russian oil drilling platform to a dock to
The desire for discovery
Opinion – Dixie Dansercoer, Polar Explorer Dixie Dansercoer is one of the International Polar Guides Association’s only five Master Polar Guides andOpinion – Dixie Dansercoer, Polar Explorer Dixie Dansercoer is one of the International Polar Guides Association’s only five Master Polar Guides and
See Arctic surface darkening faster
The retreat of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is diminishing Earth’s albedo, or reflectivity, by an amount considerably larger than previouslyThe retreat of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is diminishing Earth’s albedo, or reflectivity, by an amount considerably larger than previously
Arctic chill continues across northeastern US
An arctic chill has gripped the northeastern United States. In Boston, coastal flooding hit some communities causing many homes to become submergedAn arctic chill has gripped the northeastern United States. In Boston, coastal flooding hit some communities causing many homes to become submerged
Canada makes moves on North Pole
Canada is to lay claim to the North Pole as part of a bid to assert control over a large part of the resource-rich Arctic. Foreign Minister JohnCanada is to lay claim to the North Pole as part of a bid to assert control over a large part of the resource-rich Arctic. Foreign Minister John
Russia releases 26 Greenpeace detainees on bail
After two months of being held in a Russian jail, 26 of the so-called ‘Arctic 30’ Greenpeace protesters have been released on bail. One other hasAfter two months of being held in a Russian jail, 26 of the so-called ‘Arctic 30’ Greenpeace protesters have been released on bail. One other has
Russia grants bail to 9 foreign Greenpeace protesters
Several foreign Greenpeace activists detained in Russia on hooliganism charges have been granted bail. They were arrested in September for trying toSeveral foreign Greenpeace activists detained in Russia on hooliganism charges have been granted bail. They were arrested in September for trying to
Three Russians granted bail, while Australian has custody extended in Greenpeace case
Three of the Greenpeace ‘Arctic 30’ detainees have been granted bail in a case that has drawn Western criticism of Russia’s rights record. Bail wasThree of the Greenpeace ‘Arctic 30’ detainees have been granted bail in a case that has drawn Western criticism of Russia’s rights record. Bail was
Greenpeace activists arrested in Arctic sea protest
Greenpeace activists mounted a protest in the Barents Sea. Russian coast guards fired warning shots and arrested two protesters who scaled theGreenpeace activists mounted a protest in the Barents Sea. Russian coast guards fired warning shots and arrested two protesters who scaled the
Chinese cargo ship reaches Rotterdam via Arctic route
The “Yong Sheng” container ship has become the first Chinese commercial vessel to reach Europe after taking the arctic route north of Russia. ItThe “Yong Sheng” container ship has become the first Chinese commercial vessel to reach Europe after taking the arctic route north of Russia. It
Arctic becomes focus of development concerns
In an odd but not unexpected move, the Arctic Council has granted observer status to countries nowhere near the Arctic. The decision was made byIn an odd but not unexpected move, the Arctic Council has granted observer status to countries nowhere near the Arctic. The decision was made by
Call for Arctic protection
A trek to the North Pole organised by Greenpeace has ended with four young explorers including American actor Ezra Miller planting a flag on theA trek to the North Pole organised by Greenpeace has ended with four young explorers including American actor Ezra Miller planting a flag on the