Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Line for Big Change
The Biden administration canceled the agency’s leases in 2023, though a judge this spring ruled that the cancellation was illegal.
Arctic Emissions Spotlight Staggering Global Risk
Unchecked black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping represent a clear and present danger to the integrity of the Arctic cryosphere, global climate stability and the health and wellbeing of Arctic Indigenous and coastal communities.
Arctic Shipping Route Opens New Opportunities for Korea
With its promise of speed and cost savings, the Arctic shortcut is drawing attention, but can it meet the ambitious expectations of shipping companies?
Arctic Development Delivers Jaw-Dropping Energy Boost
In a significant Arctic development, a Norwegian firm reported finding new oil resources near the Johan Castberg field, highlighting the area’s growing importance.
Alaska in a danger of gas pipeline and oil drilling
Highlighting fossil fuels alongside renewable or alternative energy make energy sources of the past look more legitimate at a conference like this in Alaska.
Russia boosts Arctic oil supplies to Syria, data shows
Russia has to look for alternative buyers of its Arctic oil since the U.S. sanctions in January hit producer Gazprom Neft and the tankers shipping the crude.
South Korea Looking to Transform Port of Busan Into Arctic Shipping Gateway
The allure of Arctic shipping and South Korea’s role in it has taken center stage in the country’s presidential election.
Machine Learning Tool Developed for Arctic Shipping
In collaboration with Memorial University, the NRC through its Ocean program has created a computer modelling tool to aid in planning safe and efficient routes for Arctic voyages.
The Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is on a mission to stop fossil gas
Fossil gas is not clean. It is a major driver of the climate crisis and a threat to our health and safety.