Norway wants to begin deep sea mining in the Arctic: Here is why it’s a bad idea
Despite being one of Earth’s least known and least researched ecosystems, we do know the deep sea contains the greatest diversity of species on earth and is a vital carbon store. The oceans and the seabed are absolutely crucial for…
Polar Code May Need Updating as Arctic Shipping Increases New Study Concludes
With more ships venturing across the Arctic, especially in marginal conditions during winter and spring, Polar Code rules may have to be expanded, a new report suggests. Shipping experts also caution that Russia may not be enforcing the existing rules…
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power green energy transition
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year. Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago,…
Norway should call off Arctic deep sea mining plans
Norway’s minority government should withdraw its proposal to open a vast Arctic offshore area to deep sea mining and call at least a 10-year moratorium on the activity, its key backer in parliament, said. Norway could become the first nation…
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Major Steps to Protect Arctic Lands and Wildlife in Alaska
Department of the Interior cancels oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; proposes new protections in National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska The Biden-Harris administration today announced significant steps to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Arctic Refuge)…
Investigating Ice Load on Marine Structures in the Arctic Region
Sea ice in the Arctic and Subarctic regions poses significant risks to the safety of marine structures. With the growth of human activities in these regions, there is a need for reliable design and maintenance of structures against ice-induced forces….
The nuclear icebreakers enabling drilling in Russia’s Arctic
Russia, the US and China want to develop the Arctic. Here’s how Russia’s multifunctional nuclear vessel would expand shipping routes to Europe and Asia. he Russian shipbuilding industry has been growing for the past few years,” said Alexey Rakhmanov, president…
Russian designs for underwater nuclear power plant in Arctic
A project for a submersible underwater power module, featuring two nuclear power units with a total capacity of 20 MWe, that can dive to a depth of 400 metres and provide energy in Arctic regions is being worked on by…
GT Voice: Arctic cooperation is of great significance to China, Russia
With sea ice melting in the summer, the commercial value of the Arctic shipping route is back in the spotlight, which is an important area where China and Russia have potential and should strengthen collaboration. With the navigation season along…