Coverage

Thawing permafrost is turning Arctic rivers orange, as iron and metals pollute the water, threatening fish, insects, and stream ecosystems.

Marina Starovoitova, the first woman to command a nuclear icebreaker, explains how Arctic conditions and ice-covered waters shape future shipping routes and the impact of Arctic expansion.

ICEBERG research reveals that persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, plastics, and PFAS from global industrial sources travel by air and ocean to Arctic communities, undermining food safety and cultural ties.

Greenland Energy’s Jameson Land exploration is limited to preliminary surveys, not drilling, and would only drill after years of assessments, countering Washington’s claim of rapid production.

MLAs urge the GNWT to impose hunting bans and road closures as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Arctic Economic and Security Corridor near Yellowknife could disrupt caribou migration.

Canada reaches a construction milestone for its Polar Max polar icebreaker, with shipbuilder Davie progressing the build, marking a step toward expanded Arctic shipping capabilities.

Denmark’s Social Democrats, led by Mette Frederiksen, won a third term and will now negotiate over Greenland amid a U.S. annexation threat while preparing to strengthen military defenses amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

MV Hondius cleared for Arctic service after a 13‑case hantavirus outbreak, with cleaning, disinfection, and crew change completed, and is set to depart Rotterdam for Longyearbyen on 6 June, sailing Svalbard on 13 June.

Fayard in Odense is the sole EU shipyard slated to dry‑dock up to six of Russia’s Arc7 LNG carriers this year, a role that may end when 2027 sanctions halt European maritime services for Russian LNG vessels.

The European Parliament trade committee voted to remove EU import duties on US goods, easing tariff tensions and progressing the July 2025 US‑EU trade deal, which was delayed by Trump’s Greenland annexation dispute.

Davie Defense is upgrading Gulf Copper Shipyards for the Coast Guard's first three Arctic Security Cutters, a $1bn project set to finish by 2028.

Nunavut Premier John Main says Alberta is essential for complex medical care and other services, stressing that Nunavut and Canada must remain united.

Shrinking sea ice reduces ice algae, which undermines the Arctic food chain that supports whales, possibly driving increased whale mortality.

The paper explores how an Arctic industrial city’s design and planning are evolving to address extreme conditions and climate‑intensified stresses.

The United States, thanks to Alaska, is an Arctic nation and relies on its high‑north region as the first line of defense into the Arctic.

Mette Frederiksen will form a centre‑left minority coalition after a hung parliament, while President Trump signals interest in Greenland, adding pressure on Denmark as she navigates domestic economic concerns.

More than 49 blocks of a 158‑meter polar icebreaker are under construction by Vancouver shipbuilder Seaspan, advancing Canada’s Arctic maritime infrastructure.

Davie Defense will use its $1 billion Gulf Copper upgrade to build Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, a move that aims to enhance Arctic sovereignty and create thousands of Texas jobs.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has named former U.S. Army Arctic aviation commander Col. Russell Vander Lugt as its new chancellor, a move that could shape the university’s direction in Arctic research and education.

The 732nd Air Mobility Squadron is using AI during Exercise ARCTIC BRIDGE to improve situational awareness and decision‑making in Arctic operations.

Mette Frederiksen has secured a third consecutive term as Denmark’s prime minister by forming a centre‑left coalition, promising diplomatic talks on Greenland and a rapid military build‑up amid growing security concerns in Europe.

Scientists identified the two main causes of toxic orange iron particles clouding Arctic rivers.

Nunavut Housing Minister Cecile Nelvana Lyall announced that 10 modular housing units will be delivered to Kugluktuk by the 2026 sealift for on-site assembly.

Gillnet fisheries targeting Arctic char are inadvertently capturing Arctic foxes, highlighting wildlife impacts of fishing practices in a rapidly warming Arctic.