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Indians brave bitter cold & expenses

Indian travellers are enjoying unparalleled adventures in some of the most remote places and extreme environments in Arctic.

Climate lawsuit against Arctic oil progresses in the Court

Six young climate activists, Natur og Ungdom (Nature and Youth) and Greenpeace Nordic are submitting additional arguments to the ECtHR.

Climate Justice in the Arctic

Gunn-Britt outlines how climate change is impacting the livelihoods and daily lives of the Saami people in Arctic.

In years to come, the Arctic Ocean will absorb less CO2

Due to the low temperature of the water, the Arctic Ocean absorbs an especially large amount of CO2 in relation to its size.

The waning of Arctic summer

Arctic sea ice continued the fast retreat that was observed in July through August 10, followed by a brief slowdown, only to pick up pace again.

Unpacking the Dragon’s Arctic Ambitions

Global warming in recent years has increased the melting of Arctic ice globally. As with the increase in population and industrial activities, the emission of greenhouse gases has also climbed.

Major Step for Arctic Ocean Research

Researchers at the Norwegian Polar Institute have recently succeeded in obtaining data from the Amundsen basin throughout all seasons for two consecutive years.

Arctic Shipping Routes: A Situational Assessment

Changing ice conditions, due to climate change, is reshaping potential Arctic shipping routes.

Arctic Caribou Officially listed as Endangered

Due to declining population numbers, the Arctic caribou has been listed as Endangered on the Northwest Territories list of Species at Risk.