From the Ice to the Anthropocene: Arctic Globalization in a Warming World
This is the final installment of Barry Zellen’s series on Arctic geopolitics.
Regional fire–greening positive feedback loops in Alaskan Arctic tundra
Arctic tundra has experienced rapid warming, outpacing global averages, leading to significant greening whose primary drivers include widespread shrubification.
Climate response of the Arctic Ocean during the present interglacial
The role of the Arctic Ocean in the global climate system during the last climatic cycles remains conjectural, but radiocarbon-based chronologies and proxy data provide reliable information about the present interglacial.
Chinese rig heads towards Norwegian Arctic drill site
Amid growing Norwegian concern for Chinese threats, the COSLProspector prepares for drilling at 71° North in the Barents Sea in Arctic.
NATO’s turn toward the Arctic
NATO in October launched its plan to build out what is being dubbed the Northlink Initiative, a plan to build out military grade satellite communications in the Arctic as the region has increasingly become a new global strategic concern.
Beate Has Researched the Arctic Conferences: “They Gather an Arctic Elite”
Beate Steinveg, has researched Arctic conferences and their influence on politics and governance in the Arctic.
The Arctic Ocean’s legacy persistent organic pollutants haven’t dropped
The presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in all the world’s oceans but one has been in steady decline since 2001, when 152 countries agreed on a comprehensive global ban.
Melting glaciers drive Arctic sea traffic surge
Climate change transforms Arctic into critical trade corridor with 37% rise in maritime traffic.
Arctic Oscillation and Polar Vortex Analysis and Forecasts
This analysis is intended to provide researchers and practitioners real-time insights on one of North America’s and Europe’s leading drivers for extreme and persistent temperature patterns.
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