Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Month: February 2024

Bellona meets with Arctic Council officials on black carbon and alternative energy in the polar region

Reducing ongoing pollution from black carbon, carving out green shipping corridors, using cleaner shipping fuels and pursuing an overall zero-emissions policy is needed.

Can We Quickly Save Arctic Sea Ice?

More recently still I discovered the source of Matt’s optimistic, AMO based prediction of Arctic sea ice recovery.

Cold-resistant bacteria found in the Arctic can degrade crude oil

The Arctic region is being actively developed by humans, but it negatively affects the environment.

Arctic Sea Ice ranks as the third highest in the last 10 winters at the beginning of February and follows the normal growth of the 2010s

The Arctic sea ice takes center stage, showcasing a noteworthy ranking as the third-highest in the last 10 years.

European Parliament rejects underwater mining in the Arctic

The Arctic is undoubtedly the most coveted region of the planet.

Arctic glaciers quickly losing of climate history

Climate change not only impacts the total area of glaciers

Polar bears risk starvation in the melting Arctic

Polar bears in risk starvation as the climate crisis

The polar region of Alaska in the Arctic and permafrost

Permafrost is a crucial component in preserving the frozen state of these regions.

A Struggle for Arctic Dominance

Rosneft’s massive operation to reposition a colossal iceberg in the Arctic Ocean underscores the escalating competition for arctic oil reserves among global powers.