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Facts About the Arctic

Analysis

China Exploiting Russian Weakness in Arctic–and Moscow Has Reason to Worry

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Beijing has increased its activities in the Arctic as Moscow faces little choice other than to welcome these activities given restrictions induced by Western sanctions.

A Review of Arctic Policy from 2020 to 2024

Although the United States is an Arctic Nation, most Americans have historically perceived the Arctic as both geographically remote and removed from issues affecting their day-to-day lives.

Groundwater in the Arctic is delivering more carbon into the ocean than was previously known

A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska’s tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into the ocean.

Alarming Arctic Warming Threatens Ecosystems And Wildlife

The Arctic is becoming increasingly perilous as the region demonstrates alarming shifts away from being Earth’s cooler refuge.

Facts About the Arctic in February 2025

This isn’t exactly “shock news”, since we (slightly hesitantly!) predicted this 5 days ago.

Rising frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves threaten Arctic ecosystems

Marine heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent in the Arctic.

Facts About the Arctic in January 2025

The New Year began with JAXA/ViSHOP extent lowest for the date in the satellite era, just below 2018.

Fresh Facts About the Arctic in December 2024

Christmas is coming, and even as we speak Snow White is heading for the geographical North Pole to assist Santa’s little helpers in their annual gift delivery mission.

Decorated Canadian veteran warns of Russian dangers in High Arctic

“We’re starting to get great messages now about the need to defend our High Arctic against the Russians who are sitting on the other side of the water,”