Coverage

Climate change is shifting Arctic-Atlantic water masses, reshaping marine food webs and altering the variability of compound-specific PFAS concentrations, highlighting the link between oceanographic shifts and contaminant dynamics in the region.

A Rosatom‑led expedition with participants from 22 nations launched stratospheric scientific instruments off the Arctic port of Murmansk toward the North Pole, marking a milestone in multinational climate research.

July temperatures in the Arctic Circle climbed to a record‑setting 35 °C, marking the third hottest July on record since 1950 and highlighting accelerating Arctic warming.

Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek welcomed the Tłı̨chǫ Government’s role in advancing the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, marking a milestone for the Indigenous‑led partnership.

Four kayakers attempting a 700‑km circumnavigation around King William Island abandoned the trip after about 170 km, citing severe conditions that halted progress.

A technical assessment outlines sensitive species—caribou, Arctic fish, shorebirds—dependent on Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve‑Adjacent, underscoring the area’s ecological importance.

Joshua Quamariaq led his band to a sold‑out crowd at Aqpik Jam’s third night, energizing attendees with his “Arctic soul” blend of traditional rhythms and contemporary sounds.

The Royal Canadian Navy and U.S. Coast Guard carried out their second joint Arctic Sail exercise in the Bering Sea on August 11 2026, underscoring ongoing cooperation to maintain maritime security in the high‑north.

A U.S. oil company has postponed its planned drilling project in Greenland after permit negotiations stalled and the government publicly rebuked the venture.

U.S. and Canadian forces carried out a joint defense exercise in the Bering Strait, demonstrating their ability to coordinate operations in the Arctic region.

Norwegian coastguard vessel NoCGV Hopen docked in Nuuk in late July to conduct joint training with Greenland police, fisheries authorities and Danish Defence, as Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command takes a leading role in regional maritime safety cooperation.

Climate forcing is boosting terrestrial dissolved organic carbon inputs into the Barents and Chukchi Seas, indicating that Arctic warming may enhance surface water DOC levels and alter marine biogeochemical cycles.

Pituffik Space Base marked its 75th anniversary with a ceremony attended by Joint Arctic Command commander Soren Anderson and Space Base Delta 1 commander Col. Charles Cooper.

Scientific study finds that even as global CO₂ levels decline, the Arctic Ocean's surface waters will stay more acidic than previously thought, with corrosive aragonite conditions lasting until atmospheric CO₂ drops below a certain threshold.

The study explores non‑cyanobacterial diazotrophs in Arctic sea ice and seawater, highlighting sediments as a potential source and addressing gaps in understanding their biogeographic patterns amid recognized nitrogen fixation in the region.

Sanctioned LNG tanker Arctic Mulan was tracked near a floating storage facility along the Northern Sea Route, a corridor that has seen a surge in traffic as a response to the Hormuz oil blockade. The uptick offers Russia and China an opportunity to capitalize on alternative shipping routes during the crisis.

Arkhangelsk governor explores partnership with India for Arctic route prospects, planning shipbuilding and port usage for bilateral trade. This could open new high‑north shipping corridors and expand Russia–India maritime collaboration.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced an expedited “pitch‑briefing” process in Juneau to select a contractor for a proposed $600 M–$1 B tunnel that would drain the Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin and prevent future glacial outburst flooding.

Candidates in Alaska's Senate race are being attacked over their stances on factory trawling and bycatch, with both parties claiming legislative achievements while opposition groups scrutinize donations from the industry.

A new ice‑class LNG carrier built by Russia’s Zvezda shipyard has entered service on a key Arctic route, linking the Arctic LNG 2 production site to global markets.

Airmen from Kingsley Field conducted live‑fire drills during the "Arctic Wrench" exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, firing an M240 Bravo machine gun as part of readiness training.

India’s absence from key polar‑strategy meetings means the country has little say in how the rapidly changing Arctic and Antarctic will shape global climate governance and the emerging geopolitical landscape.

A $2.3 billion military satellite contract has been awarded to Canada, a development that Dr. Jessica West explores in an Expert Series episode focused on its implications for Arctic defense. The new system is expected to bolster surveillance and communication capabilities across high‑latitude regions.

The article examines how Alaska candidates—including governor hopeful Jonathan Kreiss‑Tomkins—adopt a ‘Real Alaskan’ persona, tracing the trope’s roots to 19th‑century frontier heroes and critiquing its contemporary political use.