The Latest Breaking News from Arctic

Walrus spotted in Normandy port, miles from polar circle habitat

A walrus was spotted in the northern French port of Dieppe in Normandy, miles away from its natural habitat around the arctic circle, local French authorities said on Saturday.

Reuters · Nov 19, 2022

Canada rejects Arctic mine expansion project after years of fierce protest

Community members and campaigners have hailed the move as a win for vulnerable marine ecosystem and wildlife

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2022

Scientists suspect microscopic life may be blooming under Antarctic sea ice

Researchers discover evidence that suggests large-scale phytoplankton blooms could exist under sea ice in Antarctica — a surprising revelation.

Inverse · Nov 17, 2022

Actor changes his name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Weather Wilson as climate protest

The Office star Rainn Wilson announces he has changed his name to raise awareness of Arctic weather changes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022

Norway halts new oil field in Arctic – could Rosebank be next to be scrapped?

NORWEGIAN state-owned energy company Equinor has announced it is postponing an investment decision on a new oil field in the Arctic.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2022

Finland's coalition frictions spill over in Sami rights dispute

A dispute over the rights of the Sami people living in the Finnish Arctic has brought the frictions in Finland's coalition government into sharp focus just months before a parliamentary election.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Here are 3 dangerous climate tipping points the world is on track for

Global leaders are negotiating about how to cut greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible. Scientists say every passing day, and every tenth of a degree, makes a big difference.

WEKU · Nov 10, 2022

Morning Mail: World on ‘highway to climate hell’, sports rorts verdict, ‘buy now, pay later’ debt fears

In today’s newsletter: Cop27 climate summit begins with dire warnings; Coalition damned by secret Gaetjens report; and cyclist aims to cross Anarctica

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022

World faces ‘terminal’ loss of Arctic sea ice during summers, report warns

The dramatic vanishing of polar ice sheets will cause catastrophic sea level rise that will threaten cities, according to a major new study

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

One of the coldest places on Earth is on fire — and it’s getting worse

Research reveals climate change makes extreme wildfires in the Siberian Arctic more likely, which could further accelerate global warming.

Inverse · Nov 3, 2022