Facts About the Arctic in February 2026
Hudson Bay has fully frozen over during January. However, there is still open water north of Svalbard and in the North Water Polynya.
Norwegian Polar Bears Show Unexpected Weight Gain
This unexpected finding challenges assumptions about Arctic wildlife responses to climate change, creating some hope in adaptation responses.
Oil Rig Collapse in Alaska
The rig was carrying approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel when it fell, igniting a fire and spilling fuel less than 500 feet from a tributary to the Colville River.
Protest Against US Control of Greenland Attracts Thousands in Nuuk
Thousands of Greenlanders marched in protest against US President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire and control the island territory.
Alum Reports on Inuit Food Sovereignty from the Canadian Arctic
Wearing two layers of gloves makes it difficult to hold a pen, let alone take the quick, legible notes required of a boots-on-the-ground reporter.
EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US
Amid Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is “in principle” covered by the bloc’s mutual assistance clause.
We must strengthen Arctic defences to deter Putin
Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper is touring the Arctic Circle to bolster regional security and to highlight the importance of putting up a stronger challenge against hostile states who seek to meddle in the High North.
All eyes on the Arctic: The geopolitical race over the Far North
An abundance of natural resources, faster trade routes and military advantages have powers around the globe vying for a slice of the Arctic Circle.
The Sixth US National Climate Assessment
Our review demonstrates that many of the report’s central claims—such as the absence of trends in extreme weather, or the notion that carbon dioxide is broadly beneficial—are misleading or outright wrong.
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