US wants to increase visibility of the High North to American policy makers
In an interview with High North News, US Ambassador to Norway, Marc Nathanson, says…
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Thawing Arctic permafrost could release massive amounts of mercury
First, there was the “carbon bomb.” Now add a mercury bomb to the scary…
The First Frontier: Creating a climate displacement fund for displaced Alaska communities
Alaska needs a climate displacement fund, or it risks the lives of its indigenous…
Canada’s Inuit seek a larger voice in the future of the Northwest Passage
As Canada’s Northwest Passage and its nearby resources are eyed with increasing interest by…
A new study rekindles hope for Nome port expansion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will once again examine the port of Nome…
Two new lawsuits seek to undo recent oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve
Two lawsuits filed by environmentalists on Friday seek to void recent oil and gas lease sales…
Arctic clouds are more vulnerable to pollution than once thought
When Tim Garrett was a graduate student, his research brought him to what was…
The Week Ahead: Tension and tranquility
When it comes to military matters, determining where the tension of the Baltic and…
Metabolism study signals more trouble ahead for polar bears
WASHINGTON — A study of polar bear metabolism conducted near Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay has…
