Early relative of primate ancestor lived in Canadian Arctic
Relatives of the ancestors of today’s primates, and thus of humans, lived on the Arctic island of Ellesmere 52 million years ago.
For the first time avian flu virus officially confirmed in Greenland
Research has confirmed that the currently circulating form of the HPAI-H5N1 avian influenza virus also circulated in Greenland last year.
The Arctic Winter Games between competition and cultural transmission
The Arctic Winter Games bring together the youth of the North Pole in McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The spirit of these games is unique.
Tougher measures recommended for Svalbard tourism
The Norwegian Environment Agency recommends that the government set limits to increasing tourism in Svalbard and proposes a series of tougher measures.
Climate change leads to more conflicts between humans and polar bears
Their habitat is dwindling faster and faster, and many polar bears are having great difficulty finding enough food, which is increasingly pushing them onto land.
Tanya Tagaq, an Ever Deadly huntress of sound
On the occasion of the “Ever Deadly” documentary release, we show one of the most innovative contemporary inuit artists, Tanja Tagaq, a renowned throat singer, songwriter and author.
Special exhibition “50 Shapes of Prey” in Vaduz
Climate change is not a game. The entire planet has long since been affected by change. The exhibition “50 Shapes of Prey” shows how diverse the interactions of these changes are.
Study shows warmest decade in the middle of Greenland in a thousand years
In the regions of Greenland where it is supposed to be coldest, researchers found a warming within ten years that was unprecedented in the last 1,000 years.
First time estimate of microplastic in the Chukchi Sea
Microplastic concentrations are much lower than in other parts of the Arctic Ocean, but still dangerous to the marine ecosystem.
Communication in East Greenland remains limited to satellites
In Greenland, a two-tier society remains when it comes to communications technology, as provider TUSASS does not want to lay a fiber-optic cable to the east.
Greenland publishes first national research strategy
Until now, Greenlanders have hardly been involved in research projects on their land. The new strategy aims to change this.
Unique polar bears in southeast Greenland to be protected
Two prominent polar bear researchers are calling for the southeast Greenland polar bear population to be completely protected because of its special genetics.
Bonjour PolarJournal – News now also in French
From now on, you can also find our articles and information in French and more platforms are also in the pipeline.
2100: Only one third of the world’s glaciers remain
If we continue as before and fail to limit global warming to 1.5°C, most glaciers will have disappeared by the end of the century.
Discussion about oil along Canadian Arctic coast
The Canadian government has extended a ban on oil and gas production along the country’s Arctic coast, much to the chagrin of representatives of the Northwest Territories.
Polar communication into deep space
KSAT, which operates a network for satellite communications in polar regions, is supporting a NOAA project to observe solar storms.
New year, new services at Air Greenland
The Greenlandic airline Air Greenland has not only received a new flagship, but has also developed its service for this year.
Short film “Ivalu” in the race for the Oscar
Set in a village in Greenland, this Danish film tells the compelling, dramatic story of two sisters.
Beaver effects on Alaskan tundra visible from space
A study shows that beavers have been moving further and further into Alaska over the past 40 years, causing effects that can be seen from space.
Orange instead of crystal clear – waterways in Arctic Alaska
Climate change may be responsible for turning streams and rivers in Alaska’s Arctic orange.
Inuit organization scientifically investigates beluga hunting ban
The Inuit Organization for the Management of Wildlife in Nunavik wants to show scientifically that a beluga hunting ban has been a bad decision.
No New Year’s Eve fireworks because of walrus “Thor”
An arctic visitor has enraptured numerous people in Scarborough and ensured that the turn of the year went off without fireworks.
Mobile weather stations for the Northeast Passage
By 2024, AARI will deploy a high-precision hydrometeorological network in the marine and coastal parts of the Russian Arctic based on drifting buoys.
Happy New Year 2023!
We wish all PolarJournal readers a happy new year, only the very best for 2023 and look forward to you continuing to follow and read us.
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