Iqalummiut have been asked to save water
Demand is up and supply is low ahead of the summer thaw, but no shortage expected
Nunavut hamlet votes to limit alcohol sales
The change comes after Kugluktuk eliminated limits in a 2018 vote
Virtual qaggiq draws on tradition to protect Inuit youth
A federally funded programme seeks to help make young Inuit in Nunavut more resilient
Polar bear surprised villagers in southeastern Canada
Polar bears do not normally come as far as the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. This polar bear’s advance this far south has been its undoing.
Alaska village flips switch on solar array
Located above the Arctic Circle, Shungnak expects solar power to replace as much of a fifth of its diesel consumption
Penguins and Antarctic Ambassadors celebrate today
Both penguins and IAATO’s Antarctic Ambassador program celebrate their day of honor on April 25.
Employee flight forces Greenland broadcaster to cut back on news
Journalists are leaving the field for higher pay at the employers they once might have reported about
International meeting honors late Swiss climate scientist
In June, numerous experts will gather at an international symposium on Cryosphere and Climate Change in Davos in honor of Konrad Steffen.
First female captain takes over Royal Navy polar ship
For the first time in the history of the Royal Navy, a woman has been elevated to the rank of captain and placed in command its only ice-capable ship.
From Scottish ski guardian to Guardian of South Georgia
Renowned Scottish Polar guide and artist Bill Smith has been awarded Honorary Lifetime Guardian of South Georgia due to his fundraising contributions for various conservation projects.
“Taste the Arctic” — Arctic-flavoured ice cream, made in Switzerland
A Swiss start-up company wants to combine ice cream with Arctic products to give people a taste of the High North.
Canada’s Inuit seeing formal apology from Vatican
A papal visit to apologise for church abuses would not be unprecedented, but indigenous groups say it is essential
Icelandic company plans to resume whaling
After a three-year break, the company Hvalur hf. wants to continue the actually unprofitable whaling in Icelandic fishing areas.
Prestigious “Arctic Action” award is expanding
The €100,000 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award will be awarded in two categories this year and nominations can now be submitted.
Icebreaker “race” to the southernmost point with photo finish?
The French icebreaker “Le Commandant Charcot” and the US icebreaker “Polar Star” are very close to each other when reaching the southernmost point for ships.
Norway: A nation of sports and athletes
Besides the best conditions for various skiing sports, Norway has even more to offer for the hardcore – perfect waves for surfers.
Greenland’s uphill battle for Olympic recognition
Greenland’s lone athlete at the Winter Olympics must compete under the Danish flag
Whale watching season in northern Norway starts again
Around Andøya, whales can finally be seen again and the largest tour provider can bring guests closer to the gentle giants once more.
Ultra cyclist starts Arctic tour against climate change
Italian extreme cyclist Omar Di Felice wants to promote compliance with the 1.5°C limits of the climate agreement with a tour in eight Arctic nations.
Hurtigruten unit fined for COVID outbreak 2020
A branch of the Hurtigruten company, the captain of the “Roald Amundsen” and the ship’s doctor have been fined heavily for the 2020 COVID outbreak.
eSports and virtual worlds center planned in northern Norway
Europe’s largest center for virtual worlds and e-sports is to be built on the northern Norwegian island of Andøya.
Avalanches cut off northern Norway
The northern part of Norway needs a new way for access due to avalanches
Every year again: license hunting of wolves in Norway, Sweden, Finland
In the three Scandinavian countries, 96 wolves are to be culled. However, an injunction stopped the killing of 25 wolves in the protected area in Norway.
Greenland’s power infrastructure is coming undone
A failure to invest in maintenance is starting to show
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