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Alaska’s state government has announced a plan to pursue oil exploration inside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, despite widespread reluctance among oil firms to drill there.
Alaska’s AIDEA plans a $175 million 3‑D seismic survey of the ANWR coastal plain, a first state‑led oil exploration effort that could unlock vast reserves but faces political and environmental opposition.
Matt Rutherford explains enduring severe sea ice, chronic sleep deprivation and accepting potential death while sailing solo around the Arctic Ocean.
Arctic convoy PQ18 footage from the Imperial War Museum shows a Royal Navy group heading to Soviet waters, with World War II historians commenting on its strategic importance.
President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s launch of the Poseidon nuclear‑powered icebreaker, underscoring Moscow’s expanding Arctic and nuclear footprint.
Putin said that Russia’s naval presence in the Arctic is essential for protecting national interests, underscoring the region’s growing strategic importance.
Russia says its heavily armed nuclear submarines will stay in active service through the 2060s and remain part of the Arctic and Pacific fleets, underscoring a long‑term strategic capability.
Extreme low temperatures can damage heavy equipment used in building pipelines across the Arctic. Engineers are developing custom solutions to keep machines operational and avoid costly delays.
The Umka‑21 expedition tested submarines, fighter aircraft and other equipment under extreme polar conditions, underscoring Russia’s growing Arctic military capabilities.
Selar Expeditions’ first vessel, the Captain Arctic, is underway at Mauritius’ Chantier Naval de l’Ocean, with construction progressing toward an upcoming launch aimed at Arctic voyages.
NASA scientists now use a coordinated approach with aircraft, satellites, and ground observations to more accurately track Arctic sea‑ice melt as the region rapidly changes.
The letter notes that Arctic waters face sovereignty threats the current Victoria Class submarines cannot address, pointing to the Royal Canadian Navy’s Uncrewed platform as a necessary solution.
Nova’s new documentary, screened at Pemaquid Point Learning Center, reveals fresh evidence on HMS Terror, offering a breakthrough in the long‑standing mystery surrounding the vessel’s fate during 19th‑century Arctic exploration.
Senator Angus King argues that Maine’s northernmost position in the eastern United States makes it crucial for supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic mission, positioning the region as a strategic priority for America’s future security.
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ICC unveils a multi‑year strategy to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions by 2030, setting interim targets for 2025 and partnering with the EU and U.S. agencies to support Inuit communities in Nunavut.
A rare July snowfall warning was issued across the Northwest Territories, marking only the second such event in Canada since Red Deer recorded snow in July 1999.
Arctic sea‑ice density can prevent submarines from surfacing, but nuclear‑powered vessels can stay below the ice for extended periods, a capability highlighted in an open letter addressed to Canadian submarine crews.
The piece explains that ‘Strategic Complementarity’—a principle shaping U.S. policy—underpins America’s approach to Arctic security.
A salmon farm north of the Arctic Circle now relies on floating solar panels to meet more than 90% of its electricity needs, while its constant generator has barely run—highlighting a shift toward clean power in high‑latitude aquaculture.
Satellite data recorded a 50 % fall in Arctic sea ice extent over winter 2024‑2025, marking the biggest seasonal decline ever noted. The abrupt loss highlights a sharp trend toward thinner ice and could alter regional climate patterns.
Permafrost up to 100 ft under roads near Fairbanks is still thawing, meaning the area will see ongoing bumps for decades; fixing deeper soils is too expensive so maintenance is chosen.
Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted Canada’s stance on the Arctic great game during this year’s NATO summit, signalling a push to strengthen its role in Arctic security and policy competition.
July 25 snow in Sahtu marks an unusual event as extreme rainfall and gale‑force winds battered several NWT communities, prompting flood warnings, ferry suspensions and potential damage to critical infrastructure.
Paulatuk is receiving about four times its average July rainfall in a single storm, with up to 80 mm forecast and potential damage to homes and critical infrastructure. The heavy rain spreads across the Northwest Territories, causing wind damage in Inuvik, high winds in Tuktoyaktuk, and suspending ferry crossings.
