Deep freezing to stabilize melting permafrost
Global warming and rising temperatures in the Arctic are causing permafrost to thaw, causing major problems for cities north of the Arctic Circle.
There’s a lot going on in Murmansk
There’s a lot of activity in the Murmansk area. Now Rostelecom announces that construction of a new data center will begin in Murmansk early next year.
Oil production in Falkland – what next?
UK oil company Harbour Energy said it was considering cashing in an option to exit the Falkland Islands project and would leave Falkland.
The end of Norwegian coal mining on Svalbard
Coal production on Svalbard will cease in 2023. Gruve 7 is the last Norwegian state-owned coal company that still produces coal.
Russia plans big investments in Arctic safety and economic development
At the “Safety Arctic 2021” conference in Murmansk, Russian proposed plans for its development of safety and economic growth along the Northern Sea Route. PolarJournal attended the meeting and talked to experts.
“Polar Express” fiber optic cable ‘Made in Murmansk’.
The main function of JSC is the production of fiber optic cables for the project of construction of the trans-Arctic communication line from Murmansk to Vladivostok.
Arctic research to regulate fisheries
The U.S., China, Japan and Russia are among the countries planning to conduct research on fishing in the Arctic Ocean to establish international rules.
Floating nuclear power plants for mining in Chukotka
A total of four floating nuclear power plants are to be built and used for the large-scale mining of raw materials in the middle of Chukotka.
Scrap metal from the Arctic could be reprocessed
The processing of scrap means the cleaning of the Arctic territory, which is also a priority of the national strategy for the development of the Russian Arctic zone.
Ban on fishing in the central Arctic Ocean
A historic agreement to prevent unregulated deep-sea fishing in the central Arctic Ocean entered into force on June 26, 2021.
An appeal to Swiss banks from the Russian Arctic
Swiss banks may not be allies of indigenous communities. But their financial clout could push companies to change their business practices.
Turkey builds floating docks for Russian icebreakers
Atomflot reported that a Turkish company has been awarded the contract for the construction of a floating dock for the new Project 22220 nuclear icebreakers.
“Arctic Connect” delayed
As Russian news agencies reported, the project to build the fiber-optic communication line “Arctic Connect” is to be revamped.
Construction start for fiber optic line Murmansk – Vladivostok
The construction of the fiber-optic communication line from Murmansk to Vladivostok is scheduled to start in late May – early June.
Innovative salmon farm in northern Norway
The most sustainable and fish-friendly onshore salmon farming facility is to be built in northern Norway. Stefan Leimer took a look at it for us.
Fire brigade in Antarctica
All stations in Antarctica have one problem, namely fire protection. Once a fire has broken out it is almost impossible to bring it under control.
Another successful launch of 36 OneWeb satellites
Satellite communications company OneWeb has confirmed the successful launch of all 36 satellites by Arianespace from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Hurtigruten Svalbard sells its properties
Hurtigruten Svalbard sells its properties on Svalbard to the state-owned company Store Norske and simultaneously leases itself in.
Russia considers use of convicts for cleansing
Russia is considering using prisoners to help clean up the Arctic after a massive diesel spill hit the area around the city of Norilsk last year.
Agriculture in Greenland
Due to climate change, temperatures are also rising in Greenland. The country is facing great changes. Residents dream of flourishing gardens and farms.
Bank BKB brings Polar regions into the heart of Basel
Basler Kantonalbank is using the Antarctic and Arctic in Basel to promote more sustainable financial investments.
Arctic fisheries become a political crisis area
Fishing in the Arctic is increasingly becoming a political issue with disputes between Norway and the EU and new announcements from Russia.
Igloos for penguins in Antarctica?
There are professions that are particularly creative. This certainly includes architects. Again and again we are surprised by outstanding ideas, but also by projects that go to the limits of what is feasible. Architects and designers create proposals that construct and organize new ways of living, working and playing. “ArchDaily,” the platform for architecture, showed […]
Greenland – Search for uranium approved!
The Greenland Government authorises the French company “Orano” SA to carry out test drilling under certain health and safety conditions.
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