Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Habitat

Foxes are better and specially adapted for diving into snow

Red foxes and Arctic foxes dive headfirst into snow at up to 4 metres per second to catch small rodents

First death from bird flu in Arctic Islands

A walrus in Norway’s Arctic islands has succumbed to bird flu.

The Arctic Is Burning For Making The New World

Arctic wildland fire has gone from being an effect of global climate change to a driver of it.

Alaska and Arctic Positioning Outstanding Challenges

NOAA try to provide accurate positioning data crucial for weather forecasting

Broadcaster draws inspiration from Māori media

Māori have set the standard for indigenous language revitalisation

How climate change is altering Sami language

Can the specific language survive in a warmer world?

New energy buses from China put into operation in Arctic Circle

China-made new energy buses have been put into operation in the northern Norwegian town of Kirkenes, which is located in the Arctic Circle.

Senator Murkowski expresses anger over lack of special “arctic pay”

Despite congressional approval, some soldiers in Alaska still don’t receive incentive pay set up by Alaska delegation.

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.