Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

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Strange Chemicals are flowing between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans

The coldest days of winter are here for many, making the frigid Arctic Ocean feel closer.

Are Russia and China Teaming Up to Quickly Control the Arctic?

More aggressive posturing by Russia and China in the fast-melting Arctic is raising red flags for the Pentagon.

Sea of methane sealed beneath Arctic permafrost will trigger special and quick climate feedback loop

A sea of migrating methane discovered below the permafrost in Svalbard may eventually escape its icy prison.

Denmark promises increased focus on Arctic as it takes over NORDEFCO chair

The Baltic Sea region, Arctic and the North Atlantic will be geographical areas of particular importance in 2024.

The 2023 Arctic Report Card with valuable information

The 2023 Arctic Report Card has been published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Norway approves new operator for first Arctic carbon capture project

Polaris is the only carbon capture and storage project located in the Barents Sea.

New Arctic oil rules may leave big gaps on climate

Proposed Interior Department rules for drilling in the Western Arctic are spurring two contradictory views.

In 2023, Arctic residents adapted to quick changes and celebrated culture

A wave of environmental changes, technological advancement and celebration of culture marked another year in the Arctic.

Centering Indigenous knowledge in new climate research

That can be everything from climate change’s impacts on berry picking to hunting seals.