Arctic Economy

Travel to Iceland rises 20% as summer season begins

The number of air passengers arriving in Iceland increased by 20% in June compared…

Eyeing Arctic dominance, Trump bill earmarks $8.6 billion for US Coast Guard icebreakers

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill earmarks more than…

After US expansion, Canada’s Davie shipyard eyes Sweden icebreaker gap

MILAN — After announcing it was buying U.S. shipyard sites to build icebreakers, the…

Murkowski secures billions for Alaska as Democrats decry ‘polar payoff’

At a critical moment for President Trump’s sprawling domestic policy package, Alaska Senator Lisa…

The US is negotiating with Finland to buy icebreakers (again), Trump says: Commentary

President Trump said nearly the same thing nearly five years ago. This time around,…

A national quest for uranium comes to remote Western Alaska, raising fears in a nearby village

Demand for low-carbon nuclear energy could boost uranium prospects on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. But…

Arion Bank aligns lending to help Iceland achieve sustainability goals, empower women as investors

Arion Bank is building on its reputation as a pioneer in sustainable financing —…

Alaska is considering whether to allow oil and gas exploration on state land near the Yukon River
Alaska is considering whether to allow oil and gas exploration on state land near the Yukon River

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is considering whether or not to open state-owned…