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Arctic ice thinner near Canada; thicker elsewhere

The Arctic sea ice cover in June 2024 retreated at a below average pace, leading to a larger total sea ice extent for the month than in recent years.

Famous respond to Norway’s proposal for competitive deep sea mining

The Norwegian government today released a proposal to open the first licensing round for companies to mine minerals in deep sea areas in the Arctic.

Norway, Denmark sign new agreement for secure Arctic

The two countries’ defence ministers underline as they sign an agreement on the North Atlantic and Arctic.

New achievements in the Arctic for Week 24, 2024

Representation in The European Parliament. New Airlines. Arctic Cruises. Military and Sanctions.

Can climate engineering and research be responsibly tested?

Researchers at the Finnish Arctic Centre at University of Lapland investigate how solar geoengineering can be responsibly tested.

The unique impact from melting arctic sea ice

Diminishing Arctic sea ice has led to enhanced evaporation from the Arctic marginal seas (AMS), which is expected to alter precipitation over land.

Refreeze the Arctic: Dutch Startup Is Working on High Tech Plan

Scientists have a new idea to stop the Arctic from melting. They want to modify the climate to save the snowy region from global warming.

Three new candidates from the Arctic to EU

The results of Sunday’s European election show that three candidates from the Arctic region have secured seats in the Eurpean Parliament.

Russia and China timely established new Arctic company

The Russian government, via state-owned transport company Rosatom, has entered into an agreement with China’s Hainan Yangpu Newnew Shipping.