Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Month: August 2025

Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Line for Big Change

The Biden administration canceled the agency’s leases in 2023, though a judge this spring ruled that the cancellation was illegal.

Arctic Emissions Spotlight Staggering Global Risk

Unchecked black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping represent a clear and present danger to the integrity of the Arctic cryosphere, global climate stability and the health and wellbeing of Arctic Indigenous and coastal communities.

Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever

Alaska’s Western Arctic—home to millions of migratory birds and vital ecosystems—offers an incredible opportunity for lasting protection.

Arctic Indigenous Truth in Exciting Spotlight

Indigenous peoples have too often been left out of crucial decisions affecting their homelands and livelihoods.

Arctic Discoveries Offer Stunning Authentic Insights

The ice on the Atlantic side of the Arctic is starting to look highly fragmented, all the way to the North Pole.

Arctic Greenland Offers Eye-Opening Cooperative Destiny

Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) is stepping into a pivotal leadership role in Arctic cooperation, marking a historic moment for the region.