The Arctic’s dirty secret: Scientists urge immediate action to curb black carbon
Arctic shipping is booming. But with the increased traffic has come a growing danger…
Environment
Finland faces UN complaint over climate change inaction and impact on Sámi traditions
One of the world’s biggest and most prestigious law firms has joined forces with…
One dead, dozens rescued and roughly 1,000 displaced in western Alaska communities hit by ex-typhoon
Emergency supplies began to arrive in communities Monday, as search and rescue efforts continued…
Russia’s Arctic route sells speed, at the planet’s expense
The opening of the Northern Sea Route is set to significantly reshape global shipping.…
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
As I walked out onto the frozen Arctic water off Utqiagvik, Alaska, for the…
Canadian government awards $1.3 million towards Arctic ground search and rescue
In a major step toward improving safety in Canada’s Arctic regions, the federal government…
Alaska loses lawsuit that challenged the western boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The federal court decision may end an 11 year legal dispute and could have…
Moscow pushes Arctic shipping towards disaster
Russian authorities are green-lighting ships without ice-class on the Northern Sea Route. This month,…
Abrupt changes in Antarctic call for emissions cuts, not geoengineering: Commentary
Our polar regions have hit the headlines again as we come to the end…
