Hidden in the Arctic, Sweden is quietly winning Europe’s next big space race
Sweden is leading in a battle to be the first European space base outside Russia to launch a satellite into orbit First place is “nice but it’s not necessary”, says Stefan Gustafsson, a senior official at the Sweden Space Corporation (SSC), with…
The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 18 September, 2023
Russia Routes Unreinforced Oil Tankers Through Northern Arctic for First Time As reported by the Barents Observer on September 12, Russia has authorized unreinforced oil tankers to carry out a 3,500 mile journey along Russia’s northern coast to China. Departing…
It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The fight for full preservation is not over. Silver clouds speckle the denim blue sky as the sun peeks out from behind a mountain. Spotlights of orange hues hit the rigid peaks as a dusting of fog settles atop the…
Polar Code May Need Updating as Arctic Shipping Increases New Study Concludes
With more ships venturing across the Arctic, especially in marginal conditions during winter and spring, Polar Code rules may have to be expanded, a new report suggests. Shipping experts also caution that Russia may not be enforcing the existing rules…
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power green energy transition
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year. Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago,…
Protected: Antarctic sets a record low maximum by wide margin
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India, Russia agree to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic waters
India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic waters in this far eastern Russian port as the two sides discussed ways to widen maritime cooperation. India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to train Indian…
Could We Refreeze the Arctic Ice?
A major consequence of the ongoing climate change is the swift reduction in the extent of the Arctic sea ice cover witnessed over the past few decades. The melting ice and disintegration of glaciers in regions with elevated latitudes have…
Norway should call off Arctic deep sea mining plans
Norway’s minority government should withdraw its proposal to open a vast Arctic offshore area to deep sea mining and call at least a 10-year moratorium on the activity, its key backer in parliament, said. Norway could become the first nation…
Some Factors about U.S. Priorities in Arctic
In the Arctic, warming temperatures and melting sea ice have opened new shipping routes but have also increased climate risks and international economic competition. Addressing these issues is a strategic priority for the U.S. government. U.S. and foreign stakeholders identified…