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Breakthrough tech will help researchers track polar bears in the wild
Current research relies on satellite collars that can only be fitted to adult female bears.
Europe's Sámi peoples are using food diplomacy to save the Arctic
The Sámi community want to protect their long-earned gastronomic traditions across the continent.
Why green campaigners are criticising the Arctic’s ‘dirty fuel’ ban
Canadian and Russian ships may carry on using heavy fuel oil for another five years.
Arctic wildfires ravage Russia’s north releasing megatonnes of carbon
Hot, dry weather has created conditions conducive for fires to ignite in the Arctic.
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Could giant viruses slow the Arctic ice-melt?
Arctic ice is shrinking by 13 per cent a decade, but newly discovered giant viruses could help slow some of the decline.
What does Finland and Sweden's NATO accession mean for race in Arctic?
Following Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO, seven of the eight Arctic Council members will be fighting Russia's threat in the Far North, which has had a significant military advantage for the past decades.
Climate change could mean oceans filled with jellyfish
Warming waters could see these transparent gelatinous creatures’ habitat spread north towards the poles.
Town-sized private land in the Arctic is up for sale for €300 million
The 15,000 acre plot is halfway between Norway and the North Pole. It lies at the heart of a pristine wilderness which has provoked debate over climate change and is the focus of geopolitical tensions among global powers who are eager to exploit the natural resources of the Arctic region.
The Arctic could become ‘ice-free’ within a decade, new study finds
An ice-free Arctic is inevitable, but the good news is the polar region can quickly bounce back if we cut CO2 emissions.
Longer Arctic summers could be driving polar bears to extinction
Scientists expect that longer time spent on land will increase the risk of starvation.
How climate change is hampering discoveries from a doomed ship
Severe storms are another twist in the horrifying tale of these British ships wrecked in the Canadian Arctic nearly 180 years ago.
Euroviews. Norway's latest plan for Arctic deep sea mining will inevitably sink
Norway’s decision to open up the Arctic to mining may just be the spark that torches the industry’s entire future, Louisa Casson writes.
Norway becomes first country to back controversial deep-sea mining
According to a study by the Environmental Justice Foundation published on the day of the vote, deep-sea mining is not needed for the clean energy transition.
Protests in Norway against move to allow seabed mining exploration
The vote has opened an area of the Norwegian Sea nearly as big as Italy to deep-sea mining exploration - an activity that scientists fear might destroy marine life.
Scientists say there’s still time to stop Greenland ice sheet melting
There’s good news for the ice sheet, which may withstand temporary breaches in 1.5C, but emissions must still drop quickly.
Stranded cruise ship rescued after running aground in Greenland
The MV Ocean Explorer and its 206 passengers have been pulled free after running aground in Greenland earlier this week.
Rare portraits of ill-fated Arctic expedition crew up for auction
A haunting set of portraits being sold at Sotheby's offer a fascinating glimpse into a tragic chapter of Arctic exploration history.
Thin ice: Are rare earth minerals fuelling an arms race in the Arctic?
Arctic Sea Ice Day: How climate change is melting sea ice and threatening peace in the Arctic.
'Russian spy' whale spotted off the Swedish coast
Scientists are monitoring the whale, which has now been reported off Lysekill, north of Goteborg, Sweden.
Arctic Exercise Challenge returns with important geopolitical stakes
The Arctic Challenge Exercise is back for its sixth edition. Hosted by Finland, Norway and Sweden, the ACE is one of Europe's largest live air exercises. Approximately 150 different aircraft will be joining the exercise.