Tiny but tenacious: arctic-alpine plants are engineers and warning bells
When most people consider the arctic, or high-altitude mountain landscapes, they think of endless snow, ice and bare rock. But pastel-coloured flowers, sometimes just...
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs bill allowing state land to be used...
Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Tuesday signed new legislation that allows the state of Alaska to use state land for carbon credits, purchased by companies to offset...
U.S. carrier strike group makes ready for Arctic Circle mission
High North - Higher Tensions: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the security landscape in Europe. This winter and spring have seen one...
Lukoil launched the second stage of the Kola Wind farm
After the launch of the second stage, the plant’s capacity now reaches 201 MW. The farm features 57 turbines and occupies an area of 257...
Disaster aid has arrived, but Western Alaska’s salmon and crab problems...
As $216 million in federal aid is flowing to help Alaskans cope with salmon and crab collapses over the past three years, conditions that...
New mapping efforts seek to expand knowledge of Alaska’s waters
Recent efforts are pushing the boundaries of ocean mapping in Alaska’s waters with the help of automated vessels and collaborative mapping efforts. Experts say...
Northern premiers talk Arctic sovereignty and security at annual forum
Canada’s territorial leaders say they want a greater role in issues such as climate change mitigation and Arctic sovereignty.
At their annual Northern Premiers Forum,...
On remotest Arctic coast lies 21 km of oil pipes stacked...
The Russian president wants the Northern Sea Route to become a competitive global trade corridor and has commissioned his men in government to do...
U.S. considers new land swap deal in Alaska wildlife refuge
(Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department will review the environmental impacts of a possible land swap deal that would allow a new road to...
Alaska LNG project clears legal challenge over environmental harms
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit filed by environmental groups challenging federal approvals needed to construct a $39 billion...
