Coverage

RTÉ’s new series 'Untold Arctic Wars' presents World War II events that occurred in the Arctic, providing a fresh look at the region’s wartime history.

A new dental clinic set to open in Inuvik this fall will bring six operatories and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, filling the community’s long‑standing gap in dental care after residents previously had to travel outside town.

A 5,600‑km maritime corridor along Russia’s Arctic coast links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, potentially transforming trans‑Arctic shipping.

An Arctic low from the Chukchi Sea is moving southeast Sunday into Monday, bringing rain, high‑elevation snow showers, and gusty winds to Fairbanks.

Melting Arctic ice has created a new maritime corridor linking Asia and Europe. China, India and South Korea are looking into using it as traditional routes face disruptions.

A container ship crossed the Northern Sea Route, a seasonal corridor opened by warming temperatures, highlighting how Arctic shipping is reshaping global trade routes.

Donald Trump’s Greenland plan intends to extend U.S. control over the rest of the Arctic, positioning the United States as a dominant Arctic power.

A study examines how temperature and precipitation shifts affect soil respiration and underground gas movement in Arctic tundra ecosystems.

Carney announced billions in Arctic defense spending, which could transform the region.

China and Russia are exploring the use of the Irtysh River as a new inland cargo corridor that would link Chinese freight directly to the Arctic, potentially reshaping regional shipping routes.

Jonathan Carcache, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida Atlantic University, is testing whether the hemiparasitic woolly lousewort (Pedicularis lanata) in Arctic Alaska draws pollinators that boost pollen and seed output of neighboring tundra plants, a finding that could reframe the perceived costs of plant parasitism in northern ecosystems.

NATO launched Arctic Sentry on 11 February, deploying Swedish Gripen jets to patrol Greenlandic airspace while German Eurofighter jets operated overhead.

Seven international researchers have been appointed to new research chairs at the University of Ottawa, focusing on Arctic and climate resilience projects, expanding the university’s capacity to study and address climate change impacts in the Arctic region.

The Trump administration has fast‑tracked the environmental review for a proposed 800‑mile oil pipeline that would cross the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a move highlighted by BLM Alaska director Kevin Pendergast.

Canada is weighing canceling its F‑35 jet order as it seeks to replace aging CF‑18s and strengthen Arctic defense and NORAD commitments.

The episode follows OceanXplorers, led by executive producer James Cameron, as they undertake a high‑stakes Arctic expedition to Svalbard, Norway, documenting wildlife and environmental changes in the region.

U.S. Air Force C‑130J crews are conducting Arctic operations during Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, testing capabilities with Lockheed‑Martin‑produced Super Hercules aircraft.

Southeast Asian migrants—primarily Thais and Filipinos—have become Greenland’s largest foreign community, attracted by higher wages and job prospects.

The second annual Xat’ǫ̀ Gathering in Yellowknife drew 648 hand‑games players from across Northern Canada for a week‑long tournament, cultural programs, and community healing. The event celebrated the tradition of hand games, offered cash prizes, and served as a space for intergenerational unity and reconciliation.

The Kattivik Inuit community in Nunavut hosted a cultural gathering that celebrated traditional practices and reinforced community bonds, underscoring the resilience of Inuit heritage.

More than 1,000 participants converged on the Wıìlıìdeh Site for the four‑day Xat’ǫ̀ Gathering, where a $150,000 men’s hand‑games tournament featuring 72 teams was held alongside drumming, music, food, and cultural celebrations.

A recent analysis indicates that the temporary halt in the decline of Arctic winter sea ice has ended, with record low extents recorded in 2025 and early 2026. The finding underscores a continuing downward trend in Arctic ice cover, raising concerns for regional ecosystems and climate projections.