Alaska sues Biden administration over canceled Arctic oil and gas leases
An Alaska state agency on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over its decision to cancel oil and gas leases in the state’s North Slope, one of the country’s largest reserves of pristine federal land. The lawsuit filed in federal court…
Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 4th annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting
Through the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework), Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners are working collaboratively to develop long-lasting opportunities for residents of the North and Arctic, including Indigenous Peoples, that support the region’s unique needs and protect…
Nunavut Arctic College offers new culinary arts program at Cambridge Bay campus
For a little over a month, the scent of freshly-baked pastries and meals has been wafting through the corridors of the Nunavut Arctic College campus in Cambridge Bay. The post-secondary school is offering a new culinary arts program to apprentice…
The End of Arctic Exceptionalism
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the region is reproducing deep divisions between Russia and the West in lower latitudes.
China-made robotic vehicle explores underside of Arctic ice
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by a Chinese university team has obtained abundant data during the country’s latest Arctic expedition, revealing various features beneath the North Pole. The red, fish-shaped robot called “XH1000” was made by researchers from Harbin…
The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 9 October, 2023
Biological Particles Contribute to Arctic Cloud Formation
West restarts Arctic science with Russia, despite mistrust
Norway is leading a Western restart of science cooperation with Russia in the Arctic, puncturing an EU cordon sanitaire. “The war in Ukraine is a tragedy, a crisis, and only Russia has full responsibility for that, but at the same…
Fiction Norway 2024 project market to focus on Arctic and Indigenous voices (exclusive)
The Fiction Norway project market, held in Tromso on January 14-15, is planning a special focus for its 2024 edition on Indigenous and Arctic voices. Producers and directors from the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are invited to submit their feature…
The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 2 October, 2023
France’s Nuclear Submarine Docks in Tromsø, Shows Increased Commitment to Security in the Arctic
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