Another blast of freezing weather moves into the US south-east Arctic air will freeze Tennessee and Florida, as 230,000 households in region remain without power in area The Guardian - US · Jan 30
The Arctic is breaking its own climate rules, and scientists say it’s getting dangerous The Arctic is not just getting warmer. It is starting to behave in new manners in ways that are dangerous for nature. For decades, scientists mostly tracked average changes. Slightly warmer summers. Shorter winters. A bit more rain instead of snow. That picture is now incomplete. What matters more, and… The Times of India · Jan 30
"No photograph is worth more than the life it portrays or the landscape it inhabits" – intimate arctic moment of mother and cub recognized in photo competition Shot using a professional telephoto setup, this powerful wildlife image was captured by a photographer guided by empathy and respect Digital Camera World · Jan 29
Critical moment when El Niño started to erode Russia's Arctic sea ice discovered Scientists discover a tipping point that took place in 2000, where El Niño’s effect on sea ice loss in Siberia was amplified. LiveScience · Jan 29
This abandoned Soviet ghost town sits frozen at the edge of the Arctic An abandoned town, largely unchanged from decades ago, sits at the far northern edge of Svalbard, beyond reliable phone signal or internet access. Pyramiden lies deep inside the High Arctic, once a working mining settlement and now a destination for a small stream of visitors. It is no longer a… The Times of India · Jan 29
'We own our land': Greenland's indigenous people slam Trump, say Arctic Island not for sale Greenland's Inuit, who collectively own their land, express bewilderment at geopolitical interest in buying the island. Their traditional view sees them as guardians, not owners, of the land that predates and will outlast them. This principle is being challenged as international attention on Greenland intensifies. The Times of India · Jan 29
How Canada and Sweden are redefining northern security and co-operation For many years, co-operation between Canada and Sweden was often viewed through a narrow lens — defence procurement. Discussions about fighter aircraft, technical specifications and military benefits tended to dominate attention. The Conversation · Jan 28
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast The Independent UK · Jan 28
Greenland dispute a 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says France's Macron Trump repeatedly threatened to annex the world's largest island, citing its importance for US national security. Euronews · Jan 28
Macron hosts Denmark and Greenland leaders in show of European unity Talks in Paris will put Europe’s support for Greenland and Denmark in the spotlight, as focus sharpens on Arctic security and development. Radio France Internationale · Jan 28
Trump wants our attention. Let’s stop falling for his geopolitical clickbait Whether he’s targeting Greenland, tariffs or Iran, Trump’s agenda is to distract – because a Europe that is always reacting is never planning, says political scientist Catherine De Vries The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Arctic Blast Curbs US Nat-Gas Production and Boosts Prices February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.154 (+2.26%). Feb nat-gas prices on Tuesday closed higher, but remained below Monday's 3.25-year high. Long liquidation pressures took nat-gas prices off their best levels on Tuesday as weather forecasts shifted slightly warmer, according to the Commodity Weather Group.... Barchart · Jan 27
Twitch streamer Agent becomes the first to complete a 24-hour Arctic survival stream Twitch streamer 'Agent' made history by completing a 24-hour broadcast from the Arctic, enduring temperatures below -45°F. This extreme survival challenge, which saw him battle freezing winds and fatigue, marks a significant evolution in live streaming content. Agent's success followed a previous attempt where he withdrew due to inadequate preparation… The Times of India · Jan 27
Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination Amid the discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Danish and European leaders about who should own Greenland, the Inuit who live there and call it home aren’t getting much attention. The Conversation · Jan 27
The Conversation · Jan 27 The cold war maps that can help us rethink today’s Arctic conflict The late 1940s and early 1950s were a golden age for polar mapmaking in the US. Major magazines such as Time, Life and Fortune commissioned a generation of famous cartographers – who had come of age in the second world war – to explain the new geopolitics to a mass…
Euronews · Jan 27 From Finland to Greenland: How cracks are appearing in the future of Arctic ice-breaking Rather than making the Arctic easier to navigate, climate change is making ice thicker, more mobile and more dangerous in certain areas.
Euronews · Jan 27 Newsletter: EU and India clinch ‘mother of all deals’ Also in this newsletter: the EU's tech chief speaks to Euronews, and Greenland's minerals minister weighs in on Trump's claims that a "framework" deal is in place for her Arctic country.
Barchart · Jan 26 Nat-Gas Prices Spike to 3.25-Year High February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Monday soared by +1.525 (+28.91%), bringing the rally since January 16 to a total of +119%. Feb nat-gas prices on Monday spiked to a new 3.25-year nearest-futures high, driven by the massive storm that just crossed the US and the Arctic blast of...
Euronews · Jan 26 Greenlandic minister says US interests unclear with ‘no deal’ yet on the table Minister Naaja Nathanielsen told Euronews that the Greenlandic government is seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s demands, cautioning that ‘full access’ to her Arctic country’s mineral resources would cross its red lines.
The Times of India · Jan 26 Who is the owner of Greenland: Inside the story of the Viking murderer who named the land and built a lost Norse world Erik the Red, whose real name was Erik Thorvaldsson, was a daring Viking explorer who famously turned a remote Arctic island into a thriving Norse settlement that endured for hundreds of years. Erik was born in Norway around 950 AD. He earned his fiery nickname because of his bright red…
Radio France Internationale · Jan 24 French expedition sets sail to preserve Antarctica's 'invisible wealth' French explorer Jean-Louis Etienne and his crew of eight scientists this week began an expedition to the remote waters of Antarctica, where they hope to gather a wealth of data to demonstrate the benefits of creating protected areas in the icy continent's rich seas.
The Times of India · Jan 24 Still eyeing the Arctic? White House posts AI image of Trump with penguin in Greenland President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, with the White House releasing an AI-generated image of him with a penguin to highlight the strategic importance of the Arctic island. Trump has cited security concerns regarding Russia and China, sparking backlash from allies. He also criticized Canada's opposition to a…
The Times of India · Jan 24 US braces for historic winter storm; power outage risks mount, flights cancelled — all you need to know A colossal winter tempest is wreaking havoc across a significant portion of the United States, bringing with it an onslaught of freezing rain and subzero Arctic air. Meteorologists are alerting residents that the storm might cause devastation akin to hurricane-force conditions. With life-threatening wind chills becoming common, the risk of…
The Independent UK · Jan 23 FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”
Euronews · Jan 23 Greenland 'very happy with the EU' for support in face of Trump takeover threats, politician says In recent weeks, Trump said the US must take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, citing its strategic importance for national security.