Trump’s Climate Cuts Affect the NSIDC
I frequently post a summary of the Arctic section of the United States’ National Snow and Ice Data Center’s monthly review of the current state of the cryosphere. Here is the most recent edition.
Major changes in biodiversity in the Arctic
A major study in Nature with researchers from the University of Gothenburg shows large local differences in which species are favoured, and which are outcompeted due to climate change.
Peter Hadfield versus Tom Nelson
This article not directly related to Arctic sea ice, but instead is one of our (very!) occasional series on the psychology of anthropogenic global warming “skepticism”.
Geological and Prehistoric Foundations of Arctic Geopolitics
To fully understand contemporary Arctic geopolitics and its significance to world politics, it is essential to understand the geopolitical connections interlinking the Arctic region to the rest-of-the-world.
The weakening Arctic consensus is worrying
In spite of rising diplomatic tensions, the most immediate geopolitical risk for Arctic is not military conflict.
Facts About the Arctic in April 2025
However, since then the graph has been “flatlining” and extent is now above 2019 and rapidly approaching the rest of the recent pack.
The Arctic Ocean as Kin: Rethinking Law through Relational Care
As sea ice melts and ocean temperatures rise, the region faces escalating threats such as ocean acidification, increased pollution, and disrupted migratory patterns, with consequences that ripple far beyond the Arctic itself.
From Ice to Influence: Canada’s Arctic Interest
Canada’s Arctic region has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical interest, driven by its strategic location, abundant natural resources, and the profound impact of climate change.
Neorealism’s Regional Blindspot: The Arctic and South China Sea
The Arctic and the South China Sea present two vastly different theaters of geopolitical competition, yet involve the same principal actors – the United States and China.